epithet

• Substantivo que designa uma palavra ou expressão descritiva que caracteriza uma pessoa ou coisa, frequentemente usada como título ou em sentido pejorativo.

A noun referring to a descriptive word or phrase that characterizes a person or thing, often used as a title or in a derogatory manner.

1. Descriptive termB2formal

   A word or phrase used to describe a person or thing, often highlighting a characteristic.

   Epíteto

   • The king was given the epithet 'the Great' for his conquests.
   • She earned the epithet 'the Iron Lady' for her strong leadership.
   • The poet used the epithet 'rosy-fingered dawn' in his work.

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2. Insulting termB2informal

   A derogatory or abusive word or phrase used to express contempt.

   Termo insultuoso

   • He hurled a racial epithet at the stranger.
   • The politician was criticized for using offensive epithets during the debate.
   • She was shocked by the epithet shouted from the crowd.

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