35 Synonyms for Synecdoche: ghost, proxy

synecdoche (35 synonym found)

Synecdoche has 35 synonyms. The top synonyms for synecdoche are ghost, proxy, imitation, alternate, metaphor, backup, relief, makeshift and 27 more. Another word for synecdoche is ghost. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for synecdoche?

A common synonym for synecdoche is ghost. Other synonyms include proxy, imitation, alternate, metaphor.

How many synonyms does synecdoche have?

Synecdoche has 35 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does synecdoche mean?

(n): a metaphor by which an inclusive term stands for something included, or vice versa; a metaphor in which a part is spoken of as the whole (hand for laborer) or vice-versa (the court for the judge)

Definition of synecdoche:

(n) : a metaphor by which an inclusive term stands for something included, or vice versa; a metaphor in which a part is spoken of as the whole (hand for laborer) or vice-versa (the court for the judge)

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