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CIRCUMLOCUTION Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word circumlocution. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word circumlocution. (close relations)
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circumlocutorycircumlocutious

Best Alternative Words for CIRCUMLOCUTION

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1periphrasis
nounn
2ambage
nounn
3ambages
nounn
4indirect expression
nounn

Best Hypernyms For CIRCUMLOCUTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for circumlocution, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
equivocation evasion verboseness verbosity

Alternatives for PERIPHRASIS

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