Antonyms for
lamb
A young sheep.
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No Antonyms Found for Lamb

We could not find any antonyms for lamb in our database. This word may be too specific, technical, or does not have a clear opposite meaning.

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All Definitions for Lamb

Below are all the dictionary definitions of lamb:

1A young sheep.
2The flesh of a lamb or sheep used as food.
3A person who is meek, docile and easily led.
4A simple, unsophisticated person.
5One who ignorantly speculates on the stock exchange and is victimized.
6A fan of American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer Mariah Carey (born 1969).
7Of a sheep, to give birth.
8To assist (sheep) to give birth.
9Lambskin.
10A young goat
11A kid.
12Jesus
13The Lamb of God
14A surname from Middle English.
15An unincorporated community in Craig Township, Switzerland County, Indiana, United States.
16An extinct town in Marion County, Missouri, United States.
17An islet (small island) in the Firth of Forth, East Lothian council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NT5386).
18Alternative letter-case form of lamb (“a fan of Mariah Carey”). [A young sheep.]

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Common antonyms for lamb. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does lamb have?

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About antonyms for lamb

Finding the right antonym for lamb helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A young sheep.", lamb has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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