rats

The word “rats” has 1 syllable: rats

It's pronounced as /ræts/


What is synonym and antonym for rats?

In the thesaurus, “rats” has 36 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for rats

  • bastards
  • betrays
  • boo
  • broadcasts
  • canaries
  • clients
  • clowns
  • customers
  • denizens
  • dogs
  • exposes
  • familiars
  • fans
  • gives away
  • guests
  • informants
  • informers
  • informs
  • jerks
  • leaks
  • lovers
  • patrons
  • regulars
  • reveals
  • skunk
  • skunks
  • snakes
  • spills
  • squeals
  • talks
  • tattles
  • tells
  • vermin
  • warns
  • whispers
  • yuk

Antonyms for rats

  • contradicts
  • denies
  • disputes
  • gentlemen
  • heroes
  • ladies
  • yum-yum

Meanings of rats

  • noun
    1. A medium-sized rodent belonging to the genus Rattus.
    2. Any of the numerous members of several rodent families (e.g. voles and mice) that resemble true rats in appearance, usually having a pointy snout, a long, bare tail, and body length greater than about 12 cm, or 5 inches.
    3. A person who is known for betrayal; a scoundrel; a quisling.
    4. An informant or snitch.
    5. A scab: a worker who acts against trade union policies.
    6. A person who routinely spends time at a particular location.
    7. A wad of shed hair used as part of a hairstyle.
    8. A roll of material used to puff out the hair, which is turned over it.
    9. Vagina.
    10. Short for muskrat.
    11. A scratch or a score.
    12. A place in the sea with rapid currents and crags where a ship is likely to be torn apart in stormy weather.
    13. A ration.
  • verb
    1. (usually with “on” or “out”) To betray a person or party, especially by telling their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in.
    2. To work as a scab, going against trade union policies.
    3. (of a dog, etc.) To kill rats.
    4. To scratch or score.
    5. To tear, rip, rend.
    6. Damn, drat, blast; used in oaths.
  • interjection
    1. Expression of annoyance or disgust; damn, darn.
    2. Expression of disbelief.

Example Sentences

  • The farmer noticed that the rats were causing damage to the crops.
  • They heard the sound of rats scurrying across the floor in the attic.
  • The city had a problem with rats in the sewers, leading to health concerns.
  • The scientist observed the behavior of the rats in the lab experiment.
  • She was terrified of rats and couldn’t stand being near them.

On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rats, such as: bastards, betrays, boo, broadcasts, canaries, clients, clowns.

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

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  • dirtbags
  • heels
  • jerks
  • louses
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bantlings

canaries

  • informants
  • informers
  • rats

egalitarians

  • democrats

familiars

  • acquaintance
  • adviser
  • ally
  • associate
  • bride
  • buddies
  • buddy
  • classmate
  • clients
  • colleague
  • companion
  • comrade
  • confidant
  • confidante
  • cousin
  • coworker
  • crony
  • customers
  • denizens
  • fans
  • friends
  • guests
  • lovers
  • partner
  • patrons
  • playmate
  • rats
  • regulars
  • roommate
  • schoolmate
  • spouse

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