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kitten Synonyms
Another word for kitten
Choosing another word for kitten depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A juvenile domestic cat (Felis catus) or the young of various other small mammals, such as rabbits, rats, ferrets, and beavers.
Usage Example
"The stray cat found a warm spot in the barn to nurse her newborn kittens."
Strongest
kitty
kit
Strong
kitling
catling
• verb (Context 2)
To give birth to kittens (used of a female cat or other small mammal).
Usage Example
"Our tabby is expected to litter before the end of the week."
Strong
litter
whelp
Weak
yean
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Kitten. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/kitten