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