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hyena Synonyms

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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."

Strong
ghoul
Weak
scavenger

• Nearby Words

hydrilla
hydrometer
hydropneumothorax
hyena
hylotelephium
hymenocallis
hymenosporum

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