werewolf

[ˈwɛrˌwʊlf]

werewolf Definition

a person who changes for periods of time into a wolf, typically when there is a full moon.

Using werewolf: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "werewolf" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The villagers were afraid of the werewolf that roamed the forest.

  • Example

    In the movie, the protagonist turns into a werewolf during a full moon.

  • Example

    The legend of the werewolf has been around for centuries.

werewolf Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for werewolf

Phrases with werewolf

  • a bullet made of silver, believed to be the only way to kill a werewolf

    Example

    According to legend, the only way to kill a werewolf is with a silver bullet.

  • the phase of the moon in which its whole disk is illuminated, often associated with werewolves

    Example

    During a full moon, the werewolf transforms from human to wolf.

  • a group of werewolves that live together and hunt as a pack

    Example

    The werewolf pack roamed the forest at night, hunting for prey.

Origins of werewolf

from Old English 'wer' meaning 'man' and 'wulf' meaning 'wolf'

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Summary: werewolf in Brief

A 'werewolf' [ˈwɛrˌwʊlf] is a person who transforms into a wolf, usually during a full moon. Legends of werewolves have existed for centuries, and they are often associated with silver bullets and the full moon. The term 'werewolf pack' refers to a group of werewolves that live and hunt together.

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