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gull Synonyms
Another word for gull
Choosing another word for gull depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A long-winged, web-footed seabird of the family Laridae, typically having white plumage with gray or black markings on the back and wings, often found near coastal or inland waters.
Usage Example
"Flocks of gulls gathered around the fishing boats as they returned to the harbor, hoping for scraps."
Strongest
seagull
Strong
sea mew
mew
seabird
• noun (Context 2)
A person who is easily deceived, tricked, or cheated; a dupe.
Usage Example
"The scammer specifically targeted the elderly, seeing them as easy gulls for his investment fraud."
Strongest
dupe
sucker
mark
pigeon
easy mark
Strong
patsy
chump
fool
pushover
soft touch
• verb (Context 3)
To deceive, trick, or cheat someone.
Usage Example
"They were gulled into handing over their life savings to an organization that did not actually exist."
Strongest
dupe
deceive
trick
hoodwink
bamboozle
fool
delude
take in
Strong
cozen
swindle
Opposites of gull
The opposite of gull shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
undeceive
disabuse
con artist
swindler
trickster
enlighten
skeptic
cynic
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gull. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gull