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PAPER TIGER Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase paper tiger. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase paper tiger. (close relations)
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doormat
nounn
noun

• a person who is physically weak and ineffectual

• a mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering

hypocrite
nounn
noun

• a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

lightweight
adjectiveadj
noun

• a professional boxer who weighs between 131 and 135 pounds

• someone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous

• an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 132 pounds

• a wrestler who weighs 139-154 pounds

• A weight class division in combat sports, for fighters heavier than those in the featherweight division and lighter than those in the welterweight division.

adjective satellite

• weighing relatively little compared with another item or object of similar use

• having no importance or influence

nonentity
nounn
noun

• the state of not existing

• a person of no influence

pretender
nounn
noun

• a person who makes deceitful pretenses

• a claimant to the throne or to the office of ruler (usually without just title)

• a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives

pushover
nounn
noun

• someone who is easily taken advantage of

• any undertaking that is easy to do

weakling
nounn
noun

• a person who is physically weak and ineffectual

Best Hypernyms For PAPER TIGER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for paper tiger, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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impotence impotency powerlessness

Alternatives for DOORMAT

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