Synonyms & related words for epithet

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of epithet — including name, moniker, appellative, appellation, cognomen, dysphemism. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to epithet

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Synonyms for epithet

Common synonyms for epithet include name, moniker, appellative, appellation, cognomen, dysphemism, designation, nomen — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does epithet come from?

The word epithet breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: epi-, from Greek epi (“upon, added”); and -thet, from Greek tithemi (“place, put”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.