DOUBLE ENTENDRE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase double entendre. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase double entendre. (close relations)

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Definition of DOUBLE ENTENDRE

Best Alternative Words for DOUBLE ENTENDRE


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	ambiguous				adjectiveadj
	adjective • open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead • having more than one possible meaning adjective satellite • having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns
	cryptic				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • of an obscure nature • having a secret or hidden meaning • having a puzzling terseness
	cryptical				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • of an obscure nature • having a secret or hidden meaning
	enigmatic				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • not clear to the understanding • resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought
	equivocal				adjectiveadj
	adjective • open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead adjective satellite • open to question • uncertain as a sign or indication
	innuendo				nounn
	noun • an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
	oblique				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled noun • any grammatical case other than the nominative • a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso adjective satellite • indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

Best Hypernyms For DOUBLE ENTENDRE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for double entendre, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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