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CIRCUMLOCUTIONS Synonyms

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

Best Alternative Words for CIRCUMLOCUTIONS

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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 CIRCUMLOCUTIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for circumlocutions, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
equivocation evasion verboseness verbosity

Alternatives for PERIPHRASIS

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