frog Synonyms
Another word for frog
• noun (Context 1)
A tailless amphibian with a short stout body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs specialized for leaping.
"We could hear the rhythmic croaking of a bullfrog down by the edge of the pond."
• noun (Context 2)
A hoarseness or phlegm in the throat that temporarily impairs speaking (chiefly used in the phrase 'a frog in one's throat').
"He paused mid-sentence to cough, apologizing that he had a hoarseness in his throat."
• verb (Context 3)
To unravel a knitted garment by pulling out the stitches (often associated with the joke that one must 'rip it' out, which sounds like 'ribbit').
"After realizing she had dropped a stitch ten rows back, she sighed and had to unravel the entire sleeve."
Opposites of frog
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of frog varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: