weasel Synonyms
weasel Meaning
weasel (n)
a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky
small carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body and neck
weasel (n.)
Any one of various species of small carnivores belonging to the genus Putorius, as the ermine and ferret. They have a slender, elongated body, and are noted for the quickness of their movements and for their bloodthirsty habit in destroying poultry, rats, etc. The ermine and some other species are brown in summer, and turn white in winter; others are brown at all seasons.
weasel Sentence Examples
- The politician's weasel words failed to convince the public of his sincerity.
- The magician's weasel trick was so cunning that it left the audience in disbelief.
- The weasel's slippery nature made it difficult to catch.
- The lawyer's weasel clauses left loopholes that could weaken the case.
- The weasel-like behavior of the gossip spread rumors like wildfire.
- The journalist exposed the weasel-like tactics used by the corrupt official.
- The weasel's sharp teeth could inflict painful bites.
- The weasel's ability to squeeze through narrow spaces was remarkable.
- The weasel's agility made it an elusive predator.
- The weasel's predatory instincts were evident in its cunning attacks.
FAQs About the word weasel
a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky, small carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body and neckAny one of various species of small carni
hedge, duck, beat about the bush, evade, waffle, dodge, pussyfoot, equivocate,shake, straddle the fence
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The politician's weasel words failed to convince the public of his sincerity.
The magician's weasel trick was so cunning that it left the audience in disbelief.
The weasel's slippery nature made it difficult to catch.
The lawyer's weasel clauses left loopholes that could weaken the case.
