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vixen Synonyms

Another word for vixen

Choosing another word for vixen depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An adult female fox, a carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Canidae.

Usage Example

"The wildlife photographer waited patiently near the den to capture an image of the she-fox and her kits."

Strongest
she-fox

• noun (Context 2)

A sexually attractive, spirited, or alluring woman.

Usage Example

"The spy thriller featured a glamorous temptress who easily extracted classified secrets from her unsuspecting targets."

Strongest
temptress
seductress
siren
Strong
bombshell
femme fatale
vamp
enchantress
stunner

• noun (Context 3)

A fierce, ill-tempered, or quarrelsome woman.

Usage Example

"In the classic novel, the protagonist's aunt is portrayed as a demanding shrew who terrorizes the entire household."

Strongest
shrew
termagant
virago
harpy
Strong
scold
harridan
spitfire
hellcat
battle-axe
fishwife

Opposites of vixen

The opposite of vixen shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dog fox
reynard
angel
saint
tod
sweetheart
prude
frump
See all opposites of vixen

• Nearby Words

vividness
vivisect
vivisector
vixen
vizcacha
vladikavkaz
vlog

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vixen. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vixen
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