effigy
The word “effigy” has 3 syllables: ef-fi-gy.
It's pronounced as /ˈɛfɪdʒi/.
What is synonym and antonym for effigy?
In the thesaurus, “effigy” has 7 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for effigy along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for effigy
- carbon
- image
- likeness
- portrait
- portrayal
- replica
- statue
Antonyms for effigy
- opposite
- reverse
Meanings of effigy
- noun
- A dummy or other crude representation of a person, group or object that is hated.
- A likeness of a person.
Example Sentences
- Protesters erected an effigy of the controversial politician in the town square.
- In the ritual, they ceremoniously burned an effigy of the evil spirit to ward off misfortune.
- The artist created a striking effigy of the legendary warrior out of clay.
- In the historical reenactment, actors burned an effigy of the tyrant king.
- The vandals defaced the monument by spray-painting an effigy of a skull on it.
On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to effigy, such as: carbon, image, likeness, opposite, portrait, portrayal, replica.
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