In any event he might have wakened the long scrag by so doing.
Source: wiktionary
Scrag
Synonyms for "scrag" (69 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (14)
Strong matches (21)
Related words (34)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: and quarter, assault, beanpole, beat, call off.
- Sentence evidence is available for scrag, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, wordnet, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "scrag".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "scrag"
Keep "scrag" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "scrag" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "scrag", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "scrag" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
24 entriesShowing 16 of 24 words.
More specific
10 entriesCollocations
11 entriesgaunt scragscrag by the neckscrag endscrag meatscrag of lambscrag of muttonscrag someonescrag the offenderscrag the rivalscragging deaththin scrag
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
The butcher and the porkman painted up only the leanest scrags of meat; the baker, the coarsest of meagre loaves.
Source: wiktionary
The large guy said that he couldnt sit down the front because of an eye condition, and she said, out loud, "too bad, go down the front". This was all heard by most of the crowd, 1 guy called her a bitch, i spoke out loud "what a scrag" which her boyfriend heard, he turned around agro like to defend her, when another guy yelled out "if you get agro about that son, ill be over there to show your girlfriend some manners", to which he promplty sat down :-), but after that she put her feet up on the seat in front of her !!
Source: wiktionary
Post scrag fight, Buffy is sweetness and light in her cardy and teeny tiny handbag (plus blonde hair) contrasting with Faith who is lying in bed with her kill-me-thrill-me cutoff shorts (plus brunette hair).
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "scrag"?
Closest matches include and quarter, assault, beanpole, beat, call off.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "scrag"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.