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quail Synonyms

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• noun (Context 1)

Any of various small, plump, short-tailed game birds of the families Phasianidae (Old World) and Odontophoridae (New World), typically inhabiting grasslands, scrub, and woodlands and noted for their camouflaged brownish plumage and ground-dwelling habits.

Usage Example

"A covey of bobwhite burst from the tall meadow grass as the hikers approached the trail."

Strong
bobwhite
Weak
partridge

• verb (Context 2)

To feel or show fear or apprehension; to cower, shrink back, or lose heart in the face of danger or difficulty.

Usage Example

"Even the most experienced sailors began to cower at the sight of the towering storm waves."

Strongest
cower
flinch
Strong
shrink
recoil
tremble
cringe
falter
blanch

Opposites of quail

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of quail varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

brave
confront
face
withstand
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• Nearby Words

quadriplex
quadruplex
quagga
quail
quakertown
quaking aspen
quaking grass

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