What is another word for mccarthy?

Pronunciation: [məkˈɑːði] (IPA)

The name "McCarthy" is often associated with Joseph McCarthy, the infamous senator who led a witch hunt against those suspected of having communist ties in the 1950s. However, "McCarthy" is also a surname that has many synonyms. Some of these synonyms include "MacCarthy," "O'Carthy," "O'Carroll," and "Carty." These names are all variations of "Cathar," which means "loving" or "warrior" in Gaelic. Some other related names include "McCartney," "McCarty," and "McCarton." Despite the negative connotations associated with the name "McCarthy," it remains a popular surname with many variations and synonyms that celebrate its Gaelic roots.

Synonyms for Mccarthy:

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  • Reverse Entailment

    • Proper noun, singular
      carthy.
  • Independent

    • Proper noun, singular
      Les.

What are the hypernyms for Mccarthy?

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

    demagogue, anti-communist, us senator, political figure, twentieth-century leader.

Usage examples for Mccarthy

Dear Mr. mccarthy, I think you can do much, and I know how firm, as well as how gentle, it is your nature to be.
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond
Good-bye, dear Mr. mccarthy.
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond
A few men from an older generation came with them, Mr. Biggar, Justin mccarthy and others.
"John Redmond's Last Years"
Stephen Gwynn

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