Synonyms for Periphrase
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Periphrase has 7 synonyms. The top synonyms for periphrase are roundabout, tautology, verbiage, redundancy, ambages, indirection, beat around the bush. Another word for periphrase is roundabout. Browse the full list below.
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What is a synonym for periphrase?
A common synonym for periphrase is roundabout. Other synonyms include tautology, verbiage, redundancy, ambages.
How many synonyms does periphrase have?
Periphrase has 7 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.
What does periphrase mean?
(n): (rhetorical): The use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; a roundabout, or indirect, way of speaking; circumlocution Example: "to describe by enigmatic periphrases.
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