gadfly (36 synonym found)

Gadfly has 36 synonyms. The top synonyms for gadfly are spark, mover, prompter, abettor, tempter, pleader, inspirer, gad and 28 more. Another word for gadfly is spark. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for gadfly?

A common synonym for gadfly is spark. Other synonyms include mover, prompter, abettor, tempter.

How many synonyms does gadfly have?

Gadfly has 36 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does gadfly mean?

(n): any dipterous insect of the genus Oestrus, and allied group of botflies; a fly of various species, of the family Tabanid[ae], noted for buzzing about animals and sucking their blood Example: "he'

Definition of gadfly:

(n) : any dipterous insect of the genus Oestrus, and allied group of botflies; a fly of various species, of the family Tabanid[ae], noted for buzzing about animals and sucking their blood
"he's a regular gadfly and takes advantage of his friend's generosity."
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Definition of gadfly:

(n) : any dipterous insect of the genus Oestrus, and allied group of botflies; a fly of various species, of the family Tabanid[ae], noted for buzzing about animals and sucking their blood
"he's a regular gadfly and takes advantage of his friend's generosity."
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