Fox synonyms

vulpine

Having the characteristics of a fox, foxlike; cunning.

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trickster

One who performs a trick.

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volpone

A clever person

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reynard

A name for any fox in fable and folklore

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red-fox

A common fox (Vulpes vulpes) of Europe and North America

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arctic-fox

Alopex lagopus, a fox-like carnivore of the family Canidae living in the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia.

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gray fox

Any of several foxes having grizzled fur on the back and sides, especially Urocyon cinereoargenteus of southern North America, Central America, and northern South America, which has a black stripe down the tail and, unlike the red fox, climbs trees.

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vixen

A female fox.

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canine

Any of certain extant canids regarded as similar to the dog or wolf (including coyotes, jackals, etc.) but distinguished from the vulpines, which are regarded as fox-like.

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silver-fox

A red fox with pale yellow or (rarely) silver to black fur.

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foxlike

Like a fox.

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outwit

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clever

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trick

The art or knack of doing something easily, skillfully, quickly, etc.

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sly dog

A clever person

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rascal (related)

A scoundrel; rogue; scamp

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attractive

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crafty

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tod

An old English measure of weight, usually of wool, containing two stone or 28 pounds (13 kg).

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dodger

(Nautical) A small windscreen and cover device, to protect personnel from driving rain or weather.

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play a joke on

deceive somebody

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play a trick on

deceive somebody

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intoxicate

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renard

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slick operator

A clever person

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slyboots

A sly person.

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con-artist

Alternative spelling of con artist.

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charles james fox

English statesman who supported American independence and the French Revolution (1749-1806)

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baffle

A mounting or partition used to check the transmission of sound waves between the front and rear of the speaker of a radio, phonograph, etc.

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charlie

A member of the Vietcong.

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fuddle

To put into a state of confusion.

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bedevil

To perplex or bewilder.

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discombobulate

To discombobulate is defined as to confuse or disorient.

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flim-flam

deceive somebody

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pull a fast one on

deceive somebody

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confuse

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fool

One who is deficient in judgment, sense, or understanding.

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sly

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hedgehog (related)

Any of several small insectivores (family Erinaceidae) of the Old World, with a shaggy coat and sharp spines on the back, which bristle and form a defense when the animal curls up

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george fox

English religious leader who founded the Society of Friends (1624-1691)

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throw

To move to another position or condition; to displace.

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befuddle

To perplex or confuse (someone)

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confound

(Archaic) To bring to ruination.

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artful-dodger

(Idiomatic) A crafty person who commits minor crimes or behaves in a rather unscrupulous manner.

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cheat

A code entered into a video game by a player, which allows advancement, as to a higher level, more easily

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play tricks

deceive somebody

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fob

(Archaic) To beat; to maul.

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wolf (related)

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hare (related)

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hunter (related)

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partridge (related)

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bull (related)

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vivica (related)

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rabbit (related)

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coyote (related)

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hunt (related)

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hound (related)

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griffin (related)

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crow (related)

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mink (related)

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