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epithet Synonyms

Another word for epithet

Choosing another word for epithet depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A disparaging, abusive, or offensive word or phrase used to insult or demean someone.

Usage Example

"The referee immediately ejected the player from the match for hurling a derogatory slur at an opponent."

Strongest
slur
insult
Strong
expletive
invective
pejorative
curse
jibe
Weak
sneer

• noun (Context 2)

An adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a characteristic quality of a person or thing, especially when attached to or used in place of a proper name.

Usage Example

"In Homeric poetry, Achilles is frequently referred to by the stock sobriquet 'swift-footed'."

Strong
sobriquet
moniker
byname
nickname
cognomen
appellation
designation
label

Opposites of epithet

The opposite of epithet shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

compliment
commendation
praise
tribute
See all opposites of epithet

• Nearby Words

episodically
epistle
epitaph
epithet
epitome
epitomization
epitomize

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Epithet. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/epithet
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