EPITHET


Meaning of EPITHET in English

(~s)

An ~ is an adjective or short phrase which is used as a way of criticizing or praising someone. (FORMAL)

...the religious issue which led to the ~ ‘bible-basher’.

N-COUNT: usu with supp

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