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NICKNAMES Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word nicknames. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word nicknames. (close relations)
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aliases
nounn
noun

• a name that has been assumed

adverb

• as known or named at another time or place

appellations
nounn
noun

• identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

• a geographical indication used to identify where the grapes for a wine are grown

bynames
nounn
noun

• a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

cognomens
nounn
noun

• a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

• the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)

handles
nounn
noun

• the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

verb

• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• interact in a certain way

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• touch, lift, or hold with the hands

• handle effectively

• show and train

monikers
nounn
noun

• A personal name or nickname; an informal label, often drawing attention to a particular attribute.

• A signature.

• An object (structured item of data) used to associate the name of an object with its location.

sobriquets
nounn
noun

• a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

byname
verbv
noun

• a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

cognomen
nounn
noun

• a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

• the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)

moniker
nounn
noun

• a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

sobriquet
nounn
noun

• a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

dub
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the new sounds added by dubbing

verb

• give a nickname to

• provide (movies) with a soundtrack of a foreign language

• raise (someone) to knighthood

handle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

verb

• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• interact in a certain way

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• touch, lift, or hold with the hands

• handle effectively

• show and train

nick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

• (British slang) a prison

• a small cut

verb

• cut slightly, with a razor

• cut a nick into

• divide or reset the tail muscles of

• mate successfully; of livestock

soubriquet
nounn
noun

• a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

antonomasia
nounn
noun

• The substitution of an epithet or title in place of a proper noun.

• Use of a proper name to suggest its most obvious quality or aspect.

hypocoristic
adjectiveadj
noun

• A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.

adjective

• Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.

• Relating to baby talk.

pet name
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix)

Best Hypernyms For NICKNAMES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nicknames, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
name appellation appellative call denomination designation names terms appellations labels
Phrases (2)
be known asknow as

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