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Synonyms & Antonyms of so-called
as in alleged, supposed
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for so-called
- debatable,
- disputable,
- dodgy
- [chiefly British],
- doubtable,
- doubtful,
- dubious,
- dubitable,
- equivocal,
- fishy,
- problematic
- (also problematical),
- queer,
- questionable,
- shady,
- shaky,
- suspect,
- suspicious
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for so-called
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The first known use of so-called was in the 15th century
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