epithet

Day 15Level 3

EP-uh-thet

adjective

an adjective used to describe somebody's character; disparaging word

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

appellation, sobriquet, title

Example Sentence:

Shawn in his society is known by the epithet 'Mr. Altruist', due to his charitable works for the people.

Related Words

ill-timed

uh-nak-ruh-NIS-tik

occurring in the wrong time period

soothing

AAH-nuh-dien

pain killing drug; pain reliever;

to irritate

aan-TAA-guh-niez

to irritate or provoke anger

greed

A-vuh-rus

extreme greed especially for wealth

conspiracy

kuh-BAHL

a small group of secret plotters

defamation

KAA-luhm-nee

a false statement made to damage somebody's reputation