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hellhound Synonyms

Another word for hellhound

Choosing another word for hellhound depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A supernatural, demonic dog in mythology, folklore, and fantasy fiction, typically depicted with glowing red eyes, black fur, and a connection to the underworld or the afterlife.

Usage Example

"In Greek mythology, the three-headed Cerberus is the most famous barghest guarding the gates of the underworld."

Strong
barghest

• noun (Context 2)

A fiendish, ruthless, or relentlessly wicked person.

Usage Example

"The dramatist portrayed the tyrannical ruler as a merciless fiend who delighted in the suffering of his subjects."

Strong
fiend
demon
monster
devil
brute

Opposites of hellhound

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

angel
saint
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hellhound. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hellhound
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