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EFFRONTERY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word effrontery. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word effrontery. (close relations)
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presumption
nounn
noun

• an assumption that is taken for granted

• (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitted or judicially noticed

• audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to

• a kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming

audacity
nounn
noun

• fearless daring

• aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery

boldness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

• impudent aggressiveness

• the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly

cheek
nounn
noun

• either side of the face below the eyes

• an impudent statement

• either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump

• impudent aggressiveness

verb

• speak impudently to

impudence
nounn
noun

• an impudent statement

• the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties

nerve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

• the courage to carry on

• impudent aggressiveness

verb

• get ready for something difficult or unpleasant

temerity
nounn
noun

• fearless daring

assumption
nounn
noun

• a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

• celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church

• a hypothesis that is taken for granted

• (Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended

• the act of taking possession of or power over something

• audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to

• the act of assuming or taking for granted

presumptuousness
nounn
noun

• audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to

Best Hypernyms For EFFRONTERY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for effrontery, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
audacity audaciousness boldness brashness brass cheek chutzpah disrespect gall impertinence impudence insolence nerve presumption rudeness temerity

Alternatives for PRESUMPTION

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