Antonyms for
mouse
Any small rodent of the genus Mus.
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No Antonyms Found for Mouse

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All Definitions for Mouse

Below are all the dictionary definitions of mouse:

1Any small rodent of the genus Mus.
2A member of the many small rodent and marsupial species resembling mice, typically having a small body, dark fur, long tail, and nocturnal sleeping pattern.
3A quiet or shy person.
4An input device that is moved over a pad or other flat surface to produce a corresponding movement of a pointer on a graphical display.
5A pointer.
6A facial hematoma or black eye.
7A turn or lashing of spun yarn or small stuff, or a metallic clasp or fastening, uniting the point and shank of a hook to prevent its unhooking or straightening out.
8A match used in firing guns or blasting.
9A small model of (a fragment of) Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory with desirable properties (depending on the context).
10Part of a hind leg of beef, next to the round.
11To move cautiously or furtively, in the manner of a mouse (the rodent) (frequently used in the phrasal verb to mouse around).
12To hunt or catch mice (the rodents), usually of cats. [from 12th c.]
13To close the mouth of a hook by a careful binding of marline or wire.
14To navigate by means of a computer mouse.
15A familiar term of endearment.
16A small cushion for a woman's hair.
17To tear, as a cat devours a mouse.
18The Walt Disney Company.
19A surname from German.

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About antonyms for mouse

Finding the right antonym for mouse helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Any small rodent of the genus Mus.", mouse has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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