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Epithet Definition & Meaning

epithet
noun
  1. a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
  2. descriptive word or phrase

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Frequently asked questions

What does epithet mean?
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase descriptive word or phrase
What part of speech is epithet?
Epithet is a noun.
How many definitions does epithet have?
Epithet has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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