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sheep Synonyms
Another word for sheep
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• noun (Context 1)
A domesticated ruminant mammal of the genus Ovis with a thick woolly coat and (typically only in the male) curving horns, kept in flocks primarily for its wool, meat, and milk.
Usage Example
"The farmer trained his border collie to herd the flock of ovine across the lush green pasture."
Strong
ovine
• noun (Context 2)
A person who is easily influenced, docile, or lacking in independent thought, tending to blindly follow a crowd or authority.
Usage Example
"If we just accept these sweeping rule changes without asking any questions, we are acting like follower."
Strong
follower
conformist
Weak
puppet
pawn
Opposites of sheep
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of sheep varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
leader
freethinker
maverick
rebel
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sheep. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sheep