quails

The word “quails” has 1 syllable: quails

It's pronounced as /kweɪlz/

What is synonym and antonym for quails?

In the thesaurus, “quails” has 4 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quails along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quails

verb
1. To waste away; to fade, to wither.
2. To daunt or frighten (someone).
3. To lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful.
4. Of courage, faith, etc.: to slacken, to give way.
5. To curdle or coagulate, as milk does.
noun
1. Any of various small game birds of the genera Coturnix, Anurophasis or Perdicula in the Old World family Phasianidae or of the New World family Odontophoridae.
2. The meat from this bird eaten as food.
3. A prostitute, so called because the quail was thought to be a very amorous bird.

The forest echoed with the calls of unseen quails as we ventured deeper into the wilderness.
In the early morning mist, a group of quails scurried across the path, their feathers blending seamlessly with the dew-kissed grass.
The seasoned hunter patiently waited for the perfect moment to spot the elusive quails in the tall grass.
Among the wildflowers, a family of quails moved gracefully, their tiny footprints leaving imprints in the soft soil.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, a serene calm settled over the meadow where the quails nestled for the night.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quails, such as: advances, approaches, cringes, faces, flinches, recoils, winces.

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