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PONTIUS PILATE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase pontius pilate. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase pontius pilate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PONTIUS PILATE

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authority
nounn
noun

• the power or right to give orders or make decisions

• (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others

• an expert whose views are taken as definitive

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

• an administrative unit of government

• official permission or approval

• an authoritative written work

governor
nounn
noun

• the head of a state government

• a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)

leader
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who rules or guides or inspires others

• a featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers

magistrate
nounn
noun

• a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

prefect
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a chief officer or chief magistrate

ruler
nounn
noun

• a person who rules or commands

• measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

pilate
nounn
noun

• the Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36)

Best Hypernyms For PONTIUS PILATE

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

Alternatives for AUTHORITY

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