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hare Synonyms

Another word for hare

Choosing another word for hare depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A fast-running, long-eared mammal of the family Leporidae, typically larger than a rabbit, characterized by long hind legs and living above ground in open environments.

Usage Example

"We spotted a large brown jackrabbit darting across the snowy field at dawn."

Strong
jackrabbit
leporid
Weak
leveret

• verb (Context 2)

To run or move with great speed; to sprint or tear.

Usage Example

"As soon as the final bell rang, the children hared out of the classroom."

Strongest
sprint
dash
bolt
dart
tear
Strong
race
scamper
scurry
shoot
bound

• noun (Context 3)

A mechanical lure used in greyhound racing to encourage the dogs to run around the track.

Usage Example

"The gates flew open as the mechanical lure zipped around the bend of the track."

Strong
lure
decoy

Opposites of hare

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

crawl
creep
dawdle
plod
trudge
saunter
amble
stroll
See all opposites of hare

• Nearby Words

hardworking
hardy
hardy geranium
hare
harebrained
harelip
harem

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