Synonyms & related words for bulldog

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of bulldog — including gamecock. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to bulldog

Explore words related to bulldog — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include mastiff, terrier, rottweiler, bandog, boarhound, schipperke, spaniel, doberman. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for bulldog

Common synonyms for bulldog include gamecock — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does bulldog come from?

The word bulldog breaks down into 2 roots of Old English and Germanic origin: bull-, from Old English bula (“bull, male ox”); and -dog, from Germanic docga (“dog”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.