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HALF-WIT Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word half-wit. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word half-wit. (close relations)
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half-witted

Best Alternative Words for HALF-WIT

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idiot
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person of subnormal intelligence

imbecile
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person of subnormal intelligence

adjective satellite

• having a mental age of three to seven years

blockhead
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

dolt
nounn
noun

• a person who is not very bright

dunce
nounn
noun

• a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

fool
nounn
noun

• a person who lacks good judgment

• a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

• a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages

verb

• make a fool or dupe of

• spend frivolously and unwisely

• fool or hoax

• indulge in horseplay

simpleton
nounn
noun

• a person lacking intelligence or common sense

changeling
nounn
noun

• a person of subnormal intelligence

• a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy

nitwit
nounn
noun

• a stupid incompetent person

Best Hypernyms For HALF-WIT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for half-wit, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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simple simpleton

Alternatives for IDIOT

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