Synonyms & related words for parable

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of parable — including allegory, fable, apologue, folktale, similitude. 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 parable

Explore words related to parable — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include parabolize, allegorist, exemplum, metaphor, allegorical, allegoric, pericope, allegorically. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for parable

Common synonyms for parable include allegory, fable, apologue, folktale, similitude — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does parable come from?

The word parable breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: para-, from Greek para (“beside, alongside”); and -bol, from Greek ballo (“to throw”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.