pet Synonyms
Another word for pet
• noun (Context 1)
A domestic or tamed animal kept for companionship or pleasure rather than for utility or food.
"The apartment building recently updated its lease policy to allow tenants to keep small pets."
• adjective (Context 2)
Kept as a domestic companion rather than as a working animal or livestock.
"They brought their tame rabbit to the school's annual show-and-tell event."
• verb (Context 3)
To stroke or pat an animal (or person) gently and affectionately with the hand.
"She knelt down on the porch to stroke the friendly golden retriever."
• adjective (Context 4)
Particularly cherished, favored, or indulged above others; also denoting something that provokes particular personal irritation (as in 'pet peeve').
"Redesigning the community garden has been the mayor's favorite project for the past two years."
• noun (Context 5)
A person who is treated with unusual favor, indulgence, or affection, or a term of endearment for a loved one.
"Because he always volunteered to clean the chalkboard, the other students teased him for being the teacher's favorite."
• verb (Context 6)
To treat someone with excessive indulgence, pampering, or affectionate care.
"The youngest grandchild was thoroughly petted and spoiled by the entire family during the holidays."
• noun (Context 7)
A fit of sulking, peevishness, or slight offense taken at a perceived slight.
"He walked out of the room in a childish sulk when his suggestion was overlooked."
Opposites of pet
The opposite of pet shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: