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Epithet
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épithète
an abusive word or insulting nickname that is used instead of someone's name or title
Exemples
His rivals used " Crazy Joe " as an epithet to refer to him in attempts to undermine his character.
Ses rivaux ont utilisé "Joe le Fou" comme épithète pour le désigner dans le but de saper son caractère.
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épithète
a word or phrase applied to something to convey its character or essence in a descriptive sense
Exemples
Fans took to affectionately calling their favorite quarterback " Captain Comeback " as an epithet for his ability to lead late game winning drives.
Les fans ont pris l'habitude d'appeler affectueusement leur quart-arrière préféré "Captain Comeback" comme un surnom pour sa capacité à mener des drives victorieux en fin de match.
