wolfe

/woʊlf/

Definitions

1. noun

a person, especially a man, who is considered to be very fierce or violent, or a person who behaves in a cruel and unkind way

“He was known as a wolfe on the football field, always tackling opponents with great force.”

2. proper noun

a place name, especially in England, such as the New Forest Wolf or the Wolf Trail in the Lake District National Park

“The Wolfe family has lived in the New Forest for generations.”

3. noun

a wolf, especially a wolf in folklore or mythology

“In the story of Little Red Riding Hood, the wolfe is a symbol of danger and fear.”

4. verb

to behave in a cruel or unkind way, especially to someone who is weaker or more vulnerable

“He wolfeed his opponents in the business world, using every trick to get ahead.”

Synonyms

  • beast
  • brute
  • fiend

Antonyms

  • angel
  • benefactor