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EPIGRAM Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word epigram. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word epigram. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EPIGRAM

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quip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a witty saying

• witty remark

verb

• make jokes or quips

aphorism
nounn
noun

• a short pithy instructive saying

gibe
verbv
noun

• an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

verb

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• laugh at with contempt and derision

jest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• activity characterized by good humor

verb

• tell a joke; speak humorously

• act in a funny or teasing way

joke
nounn
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• activity characterized by good humor

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• a triviality not to be taken seriously

verb

• tell a joke; speak humorously

• act in a funny or teasing way

one-liner
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a one-line joke

pun
nounn
noun

• a humorous play on words

verb

• make a play on words

sally
nounn
noun

• witty remark

• a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position

• a venture off the beaten path

wisecrack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• witty remark

verb

• make a comment, usually ironic

witticism
nounn
noun

• a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

bon mot
nounn
noun

• a clever remark

Best Hypernyms For EPIGRAM

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

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