effigies

The word “effigies” has 3 syllables: ef-fi-gies

It's pronounced as /ˈɛfɪdʒiz/


What is synonym and antonym for effigies?

In the thesaurus, “effigies” has 10 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for effigies along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for effigies

  • facsimiles
  • images
  • likeness
  • likenesses
  • pictures
  • portraits
  • portrayals
  • puppet
  • replicas
  • statue

Antonyms for effigies

  • antitheses
  • opposites
  • reverses

Meanings of effigies

  • noun
    1. A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
    2. A likeness of a person.

Example Sentences

  • In the protest, they burned effigies of political leaders to express their discontent.
  • The museum displayed ancient effigies of gods and goddesses from various cultures.
  • During the ceremony, they unveiled effigies commemorating the founding fathers of the nation.
  • The artist sculpted lifelike effigies of historical figures for the exhibition.
  • The tradition involves crafting effigies of demons and monsters to ward off evil spirits.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to effigies, such as: antitheses, facsimiles, images, likeness, likenesses, opposites, pictures.

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