epithet
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/ˈepɪθet/
🇬🇧
/ˈepɪθet/
noun
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A word or phrase that describes a person or thing, often used to praise or criticize.
The reporter used the epithet 'heroic' to describe the brave firefighter.
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An insulting word or phrase used to describe a person or group.
The hateful epithets on the wall were quickly removed by the community.
translation
A word or phrase that describes a person or thing, often used to praise or criticize.; An insulting word or phrase used to describe a person or group.
Word Forms
Plural
epithets