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hyena Synonyms

Another word for hyena

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• noun (Context 1)

A person who exhibits mocking, cruel, or rapacious behavior, often rejoicing in the misfortune of others.

Usage Example

"The tabloids acted like a pack of hyenas, aggressively cornering the disgraced politician to capture his ruin."

Strongest
vulture
Strong
jackal
harpy
ghoul
shark
predator
Weak
bloodsucker
scavenger

• Nearby Words

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hygienic
hygienically

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