What is another word for Diot?

Pronunciation: [dˈɪət] (IPA)

Diot is a French slang term that refers to a foolish or stupid person. Synonyms for diot include fool, idiot, simpleton, moron, imbecile, dimwit, dolt, blockhead, dunce, nitwit, and nincompoop. Colloquial expressions like airhead, birdbrain, bonehead, knucklehead, and numbskull can also be used as synonyms for diot. Pejorative terms like cretin, retard, and mongoloid are sometimes used to describe someone who is considered mentally impaired. While these terms may be used as synonyms for diot, it is important to remember that they can be offensive and hurtful. It is always better to choose a respectful and polite way to refer to someone, even if they seem foolish or unintelligent.

What are the hypernyms for Diot?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Diot

Here those of his companions who were at odds with fortune were in the habit of assembling, and here a waiter named Diot found on a table a pistol and beside it a man who was ostentatiously weeping.
"Paris from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 1"
William Walton

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