Synonyms of epithet

epithet

noun

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
• surname
• moniker
• sobriquet
• soubriquet
• monicker
• pseudonym
• cognomen
• alias
• appellation
• byname
• title
• label
• designation
• 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
• offence
• sarcasm
• outrage
• name
• slur
• indignity
• diss
• barb
• affront
• slap
• dart
• brickbat
• offense
• attack
• slight
• personality
• disgrace
• put-down
• dis
• invective
• criticism
• poke
• taunt
• sneer
• jibe
• gibe
• vituperation
• quip
• dig
• gird
• abuse
• opprobrium
• shame
• jeer
• cut
• disapproval
• mock
• catcall
• swipe
• dishonor
• torture
• torment
• knock
• slam

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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