HyperDic: epithet

English > 2 senses of the word *epithet*:
NOUN	communication	epithet, name	a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
NOUN	communication	epithet	descriptive word or phrase

epithet > pronunciation
Sounds	eh'pahtheh.t
Rhymes	abet ... yet: 108 rhymes with eht...

English > *epithet*: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
Meaning	A defamatory or abusive word or phrase.
Synonym	name
Narrower	smear word	An epithet that can be used to smear someone's reputation
Broader	defamation, calumny, calumniation, obloquy, traducement, hatchet job	A false / false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
Spanish	epíteto
Catalan	epítet

English > *epithet*: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaning	Descriptive word or phrase.
Broader	word picture, word-painting, delineation, depiction, picture, characterization, characterisation	A graphic or vivid verbal description
Spanish	epíteto
Catalan	epítet

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