Antonyms for critter

Grammar : Noun

Spell : krit-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɪt ər

Definition of critter

Origin : 1815, dialectal or humorous pronunciation of creature.

As in beast : noun large wild animal; brute
As in brute : noun barbarian
As in creature : noun being, beast
As in animal : noun animate being; mammal

Example sentences :

I took in a cat for company 'tother day, but the critter's run away.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Not that I loved the critter for his own sake, but because all Greaserdom was out to down him.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Need a tug to haul this critter into the channel, I swan you do!
Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

If that critter fell overboard I wouldn't heave him no life-preserver.
Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

When we got where the critter's legs touched bottom, Becky remarks: "Whoa!"
Extract from : « Cape Cod Stories » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The "critter" was David, who was apparently turning somersaults in the basket.
Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Do you suppose you can worry such a critter as that by talkin' to him about what he owes?
Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln

For a critter as fussy and particular about some things, he's careless enough about others.
Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln

That Caleb critter is marryin' into our family 'cause he knows I'm well off.
Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Never saw such a critter as you be to chase after the girls.
Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

Synonyms for critter

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