FIRE-EATER Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

fire-eater

noun

ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌē-tər

Definition of fire-eater

as in tiger

an aggressive and fiercely determined person if you want to make it in Hollywood, you'll need a fire-eater for an agent

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Recent Examples of fire-eater This fiendishly fun romp puts the spotlight on Whihala the Witch and her ring of dancing circle sister witches, as well as fire-eaters, costume contests, games, food, paranormal investigations and scary displays. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

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tiger

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Animals that are also on the company’s de-extinction to-do list include the woolly mammoth, the Tasmanian tiger, the ostrich-like moa, and the antelope-like quagga.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
The tiger remained in the enclosure following the attack, and there is no wider risk posed to the public, according to authorities.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

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