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paw Synonyms

Another word for paw

Choosing another word for paw depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An animal's foot having claws and pads, typically belonging to a quadruped mammal such as a dog, cat, or bear.

Usage Example

"The puppy lifted its front foot to shake hands with the veterinarian."

Strong
foot
pad

• verb (Context 2)

To feel, scrape, or strike with a paw or hoof (of an animal).

Usage Example

"The impatient stallion began to scrape the ground outside the stable door."

Strong
scrape
scratch
claw

• noun (Context 3)

A person's hand, especially one that is large, clumsy, or used in an overly familiar manner (used informally or humorously).

Usage Example

"Keep your sticky paws off the freshly frosted birthday cake until the guests arrive."

Strongest
hand
Strong
mitt
claw
Weak
hook

• verb (Context 4)

To touch or handle someone or something clumsily, roughly, or with unwelcome familiarity.

Usage Example

"Shoppers were asked not to maul through the delicate silk garments on the display table."

Strong
maul
grope
manhandle
fondle
mishandle
finger
Weak
handle

• Nearby Words

paving
pavlova
pavonia
paw
pawn
pawnbroker
pawnbroking

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