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loggerhead Synonyms
Another word for loggerhead
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• noun (Context 1)
A foolish, stupid, or thick-headed person.
Usage Example
"He scolded the young blockhead for making such a reckless and costly mistake."
Strongest
blockhead
dunce
numbskull
Strong
fool
dolt
• noun (Context 2)
A stout upright wooden post in the stern of a whaleboat, used to catch and secure the line attached to a harpoon.
Usage Example
"The whaler quickly wrapped the smoking rope around the bitt to brake the massive creature's run."
Strong
bitt
bollard
Weak
post
Opposites of loggerhead
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of loggerhead varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
genius
intellectual
sage
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Loggerhead. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/loggerhead