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fox Synonyms

Another word for fox

Choosing another word for fox depends on context, so the 30 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A small-to-medium-sized omnivorous mammal of the family Canidae, typically characterized by a pointed muzzle, erect ears, and a long bushy tail, found natively across Eurasia, North America, and parts of Africa.

Usage Example

"The red reynard darted across the snowy meadow, its thick coat providing insulation against the bitter winter cold."

Strong
reynard

• noun (Context 2)

A cunning, crafty, or sly person.

Usage Example

"The veteran detective was a wily old schemer who could easily see right through a suspect's lies."

Strong
schemer
trickster
machiavellian
deceiver
manipulator

• verb (Context 3)

To baffle, confuse, or deceive (someone) through cleverness or cunning.

Usage Example

"The final question on the mathematics examination completely foxed even the brightest students."

Strongest
baffle
stump
flummox
perplex
Strong
bewilder
confound
puzzle
mystify
outwit
trick

• noun (Context 4)

A physically attractive person.

Usage Example

"He couldn't help but stare when she walked into the room, thinking she was a real knockout."

Strongest
knockout
stunner
bombshell
Strong
babe
looker
beauty
hottie
hunk

• verb (Context 5)

To discolor or become discolored with yellowish-brown spots or stains (especially of antique paper, books, or prints).

Usage Example

"Improper storage in a damp basement caused the pages of the rare manuscript to discolor."

Strongest
discolor
Strong
stain
spot
yellow
mildew
mottle

Opposites of fox

The opposite of fox shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

enlighten
dupe
clarify
bleach
whiten
gull
illuminate
eyesore
See all opposites of fox

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fox. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fox
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