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epithetnoun a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individualKing Richard I of England was given the very laudatory epithet "the Lion-Hearted" alias, byname, cognomen, handle, moniker(also monicker), nickname, sobriquet(also soubriquet), surname appellation, denomination, denotation, designation, label, tag, titleanonym, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelingsthe school has a strict ban against the use of offensive epithets 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 catcall, gibe(or jibe), jeer, mock, quip, sneer, tauntabuse, invective, vituperationdisapproval, opprobriumdisgrace, dishonor, shameattack, criticism, knock, slam, swipetorment, torture accolade, commendation, complimentacclaim, applause, praiseadulation, flattery in 1579 |