mouse Synonyms
Another word for mouse
• noun (Context 1)
A small rodent, typically of the genus Mus, characterized by a pointed snout, small rounded ears, and a long scaly tail, often found living in or near human dwellings.
"The cat patiently waited by the hole, hoping to catch the rodent that had been scuttling across the kitchen floor."
• verb (Context 2)
To use a computer mouse to navigate, point, or click on a graphical user interface.
"He moused over the hyperlink to see where the URL would direct him."
• noun (Context 3)
A quiet, timid, shy, or unassertive person.
"In meetings, he was often a introvert, too afraid of conflict to voice his brilliant ideas."
• verb (Context 4)
To hunt or catch mice (typically done by cats, owls, or other predators).
"The barn owl spends the twilight hours mousing in the tall grass at the edge of the field."
• verb (Context 5)
To move about quietly, stealthily, or timidly.
"She moused around the darkened house, trying not to wake her sleeping roommates."
Opposites of mouse
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of mouse varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: