lariat

The word “lariat” has 3 syllables: lar-i-at

It's pronounced as /ˈlæɹ.i.ət/


What is synonym and antonym for lariat?

In the thesaurus, “lariat” has 5 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for lariat along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for lariat

  • lasso
  • noose
  • reata
  • riata
  • tether

Meanings of lariat

  • noun
    1. A lasso.
    2. A tether.
    3. An attack where the wrestler runs towards an opponent, wraps his arm around their upper chest and neck and then forces them to the ground.
  • verb
    1. To lasso.

Example Sentences

  • The cowboy expertly twirled his lariat before tossing it around the calf's neck.
  • She decorated her living room with a vintage lariat hung on the wall.
  • During the rodeo, he demonstrated his skill by catching a running steer with a lariat.
  • The ranch hand always kept a lariat handy while working with the cattle.
  • The old lariat was frayed from years of use but still served its purpose.

On this page you'll find 5 synonyms or another words to lariat, such as: lasso, noose, reata, riata, tether.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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lassoes

  • abducts
  • apprehends
  • arrests
  • bags
  • bays
  • captures
  • catches
  • clasps
  • clutches
  • collars
  • cops
  • corners
  • corrals
  • detains
  • enmeshes
  • ensnares
  • entangles
  • entraps
  • fists
  • gets
  • gloms
  • gloves
  • grabs
  • grapples
  • grasps
  • grips
  • halters
  • holds
  • hooks
  • immeshes
  • kidnaps
  • lands
  • lariats
  • meshes
  • nabs
  • nails
  • nets
  • nobbles
  • raps
  • reatas
  • rends
  • riatas
  • ropes
  • secures
  • seizes
  • snags
  • snares
  • snatches
  • traps
  • wrests

lasso

  • abduct
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  • bola
  • capture
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  • clasp
  • clutch
  • collar
  • cop
  • corner
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  • lariat
  • mesh
  • nab
  • nail
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  • reata
  • rend
  • riata
  • rope
  • secure
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