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ruff Synonyms

Another word for ruff

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

Used to represent the short, harsh barking sound of a dog.

Usage Example

""woof! woof!" the terrier barked excitedly as the mail carrier approached the gate."

Strongest
woof
arf
bow-wow

• noun (Context 2)

A projecting, heavily starched, and pleated collar worn around the neck by men and women in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Usage Example

"The Renaissance portrait vividly depicted Queen Elizabeth I wearing an elaborate lace frill."

Strong
frill
collar

• noun (Context 3)

The act of playing a trump card to a trick when one cannot follow suit in certain card games.

Usage Example

"Her timely trump of the spade suit secured the final trick for their team."

Strongest
trump

• verb (Context 4)

To play a trump card in a trick when unable to follow suit in a card game.

Usage Example

"He decided to trump the opening lead to regain control of the hand."

Strongest
trump

• Nearby Words

rueful
ruefully
ruer
ruff
ruffed
ruffed grouse
ruffian

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ruff. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ruff
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