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IMBECILE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word imbecile. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word imbecile. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for IMBECILE

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idiot
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person of subnormal intelligence

dolt
nounn
noun

• a person who is not very bright

dullard
nounn
noun

• a person who is not very bright

• a person who evokes boredom

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

nitwit
nounn
noun

• a stupid incompetent person

simpleton
nounn
noun

• a person lacking intelligence or common sense

twit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who is regarded as contemptible

• aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing

verb

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

halfwit
nounn
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changeling
nounn
noun

• a person of subnormal intelligence

• a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy

half-wit
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person of subnormal intelligence

• a stupid incompetent person

idiotic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• insanely irresponsible

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• having a mental age of three to seven years

imbecilic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a mental age of three to seven years

Best Hypernyms For IMBECILE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for imbecile, 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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