epithet | Definition of epithet

Synonyms and Antonyms of epithet

1 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 of epithet

alias, byname, cognomen, handle, moniker (also monicker), nickname, sobriquet (also soubriquet), surname

Words Related to epithet

appellation, denomination, denotation, designation, label, tag, title

anonym, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym

2 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 of epithet

affront, barb, brickbat, cut, dart, dig, dis (also diss) [slang], gird, indignity, insult, name, offense (or offence), outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slur

Words Related to epithet

catcall, gibe (or jibe), jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt

abuse, invective, vituperation

disapproval, opprobrium

disgrace, dishonor, shame

attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe

torment, torture

Near Antonyms of epithet

accolade, commendation, compliment

acclaim, applause, praise

adulation, flattery