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maw Synonyms

Another word for maw

Choosing another word for maw depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The jaws, mouth, or throat of a voracious animal.

Usage Example

"The crocodile snapped its cavernous jaws shut just inches from the riverbank."

Strongest
jaws
Strong
mouth
gullet
throat
muzzle

• noun (Context 2)

A large, dark, or threatening opening, chasm, or cavity that resembles a gaping mouth.

Usage Example

"The miners descended slowly into the dark chasm of the underground cavern."

Strong
chasm
abyss
gulf
orifice
Weak
gap

• noun (Context 3)

The stomach or craw of an animal.

Usage Example

"The falconer carefully checked to ensure the hawk's stomach was full after the feeding."

Strongest
stomach
Strong
craw
crop
belly
paunch

• Nearby Words

mauvish
maven
maverick
maw
mawkish
max
maxi

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