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EPITHET

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Epithet.

How to pronounce epithet:

US

Epithet - as a noun

A defamatory or abusive word or phrase

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
name6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calumniation16calumny14defamation16hatchet jobobloquy21traducement16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Descriptive word or phrase

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
characterisationcharacterizationdelineation12depiction14picture11word-paintingword picture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Epithet - as a verb

To term; to refer to as.

Example: "He was epitheted "the king of fools"."

Example Sentences

"The athlete was given the epithet of "The Running Machine" due to his exceptional speed."
"In the novel, the villain is often referred to by the epithet "The Dark Lord"."
"During the election campaign, candidates often use derogatory epithets to attack their opponents."
"The legendary warrior was known by the epithet "The Fearless One"."
"The author used the epithet "The Great Gatsby" as the title of his famous novel."
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Word Game Points

Is EPITHET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, epithet is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EPITHET has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is EPITHET a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, epithet is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EPITHET has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is EPITHET a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, epithet is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EPITHET has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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