What is another word for epithet?
Pronunciation:
[ ˈɛpɪθɪt], [ ˈɛpɪθɪt], [ ˈɛ_p_ɪ_θ_ɪ_t]
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Similar words for epithet:
- byword (noun)
- designation (noun)
- epithet (noun)
- invective (noun)
- label (noun)
- maxim (noun)
- misnomer (noun)
- name (noun)
- nickname (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- swearword (noun)
- title (noun)
- other relevant words (verb)
- other synonyms
- aphorism
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Epithet:
n.
• byword (noun)- axiom,
- shibboleth,
- dictum,
- proverb,
- saw,
- catchphrase,
- gnome,
- adage,
- aphorism,
- precept,
- catchword,
- motto.
- castigation,
- condemnation,
- denunciation,
- blame,
- contumely,
- vituperation,
- berating,
- philippic,
- billingsgate,
- obloquy,
- tongue-lashing,
- revilement,
- accusation,
- scurrility,
- tirade,
- vilification,
- censure,
- reproach,
- sarcasm,
- diatribe.
- device,
- canon,
- platitudes,
- platitude,
- theorem,
- rule,
- Brocard,
- tenet,
- moral,
- commonplace,
- truism,
- prescript,
- belief,
- formula,
- law.
- pen name,
- patronymic,
- place name,
- proper name,
- eponym,
- agname,
- term,
- brand,
- autonym,
- signature,
- identity,
- matronymic,
- monogram,
- stage name,
- rubric,
- heading,
- autograph,
- alias,
- sign,
- Prenomen,
- namesake,
- head,
- surname,
- trade name.
- Byname,
- compellations,
- invective,
- nickname,
- price mark,
- key word,
- epithet,
- Agnomen,
- bynames,
- byword,
- apophthegms,
- slogans,
- slogan,
- by-words,
- stickers,
- characterization,
- by-word,
- diminutives,
- characterizations,
- familiar name,
- Compellation,
- Nomen,
- gnomic saying,
- sticker,
- apophthegm,
- label,
- jeremiad,
- standing joke,
- designation,
- By-name.
v.
• Other relevant words: (verb)Other synonyms:
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•
- last name,
- moniker,
- a.k.a.,
- forename,
- middle name,
- Christian Name,
- full name,
- maiden name,
- appellative,
- given name,
- nom de guerre,
- nomenclature,
- pet name,
- family name,
- nom de plume,
- first name,
- assumed name.
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•
- style.
- figure,
- hyponym,
- foul invective,
- revile,
- honorific,
- put-down,
- dig,
- profane oath,
- descriptive term,
- Cryptonym,
- barb,
- blackguard,
- proper noun,
- inscription,
- trinomial name,
- euonym,
- Rapper,
- gens,
- watchword,
- binomial name,
- trinomen,
- call names,
- dirty name,
- slur,
- binomen,
- slight,
- nomen nudum,
- obscenity,
- caption,
- scientific name,
- dysphemism,
- vituperate,
- calumny,
- dart,
- naughty word,
- vilify,
- cuss out,
- adjective,
- tag line,
- epigraph,
- no-no,
- affront,
- insult,
- tautonym,
- depiction,
- public figure,
- dirty word,
- swear,
- swear at,
- damn.
How to use "Epithet" in context?
An epithet is a descriptive term assigned to a noun or adjective. They can be made up, but are often derived from a person's name. epithets can be used to convey information about a noun or adjective, or comedic intention. Many epithets are used in everyday speech. Some epithets entered common usage through the use of other words that are also epithets, like "colorful" or "beautiful." Some epithets are used in a disparaging way, to refer to people or things that are considered lower in rank, or less attractive.
Homophones for Epithet:
- effete, E. B. White, ephippidae, ebb out, eft, ebbtide, eyebath, epiphyte, evade, EBITDA.
Hypernym for Epithet:
n.
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smear word.
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Hyponym for Epithet:
n.
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defamation, depiction, traducement, characterization, Calumniation, obloquy, word-painting, calumny, delineation, word picture, characterisation, picture, hatchet job.
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