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Word of the Day : May 16, 2022
epithet \EP-uh-thet\ noun
What It Means
An epithet is "a characterizing word or phrase that accompanies, or occurs in place of, the name of a person or thing" or "a disparaging or abusive word or phrase."
// Richard the First is frequently referred to by the epithet "Lionheart."
// The school's policy makes it clear that derogatory epithets will not be tolerated.
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