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IMBECILE

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Imbecile.

How to pronounce imbecile:

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Imbecile - as a noun

A person of subnormal intelligence

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
changeling17half-witidiot6

Imbecile - as an adjective satellite

Having a mental age of three to seven years

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
idiotic10imbecilic17

Imbecile - as an adjective

Destitute of strength, whether of body or mind; feeble; impotent; especially, mentally weak.

Example: "Hospitals for the imbecile and insane"

Example Sentences

"He acted like an imbecile and tripped over his own feet."
"The imbecile couldn't understand the simplest instructions."
"Don't listen to him, he's just an imbecile spouting nonsense."
"The imbecile thought it was a good idea to drive drunk."
"She's not an idiot, but sometimes she can be a bit of an imbecile."
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Word Game Points

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

IMBECILE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is IMBECILE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, imbecile is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IMBECILE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is IMBECILE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, imbecile is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IMBECILE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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