Synonyms of epithet

epithet

noun

ˈe-pə-ˌthet 

1

as in nickname

a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual

King Richard I of England was given the very laudatory epithet "the Lion-Hearted"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nickname
• moniker
• surname
• sobriquet
• pseudonym
• cognomen
• alias
• appellation
• byname
• label
• designation
• title
• tag
• handle
• denomination
• denotation
• pen name
• nom de plume
• nom de guerre
• anonym

2

as in insult

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings

the school has a strict ban against the use of offensive epithets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insult
• sarcasm
• outrage
• name
• slur
• indignity
• barb
• affront
• slap
• dart
• offense
• brickbat
• attack
• slight
• personality
• disgrace
• put-down
• dis
• criticism
• invective
• poke
• taunt
• sneer
• gibe
• vituperation
• dig
• quip
• gird
• abuse
• opprobrium
• shame
• cut
• jeer
• disapproval
• mock
• catcall
• swipe
• dishonor
• torture
• torment
• knock
• slam

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliment
• praise
• commendation
• applause
• acclaim
• accolade
• flattery
• adulation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of epithet

His nanny was his fierce protector and insulated him from the depredations of Nazis and their enablers, baptizing him and teaching him to handily hurl anti-Jewish epithets to fit in. — Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026

But the singer has often said that his time in the group was an education in both music and prejudice, with audiences cheering on the band during performances, and then hurling punches and racial epithets after their shows. — Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026

White supremacist Nick Fuentes, in a video, praised the post while using a racist epithet in his commentary. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026

Tensions rose, neighbors said, to the point that King was heard at times swearing at Kirsten Wells as well as others using vulgar epithets. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026

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