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CIRCUMLOCUTION Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word circumlocution. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word circumlocution. (close relations)
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circumlocutorycircumlocutious

Best Alternative Words for CIRCUMLOCUTION

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periphrasis
nounn
noun

• a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things

ambage
nounn
noun

• a style that involves indirect ways of expressing things

ambages
nounn
noun

• (archaic) roundabout or mysterious ways of action

indirect expression
nounn
noun

• an indirect way of expressing something

Best Hypernyms For CIRCUMLOCUTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for circumlocution, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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equivocation evasion verboseness verbosity

Alternatives for PERIPHRASIS

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