iconoclast
The word “iconoclast” has 4 syllables: i-con-o-clast
It's pronounced as /aɪˈkɒnəˌklæst/
What is synonym and antonym for iconoclast?
In the thesaurus, “iconoclast” has 47 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for iconoclast along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for iconoclast
- aberrant
- anomaly
- bohemian
- boho
- character
- codger
- counterculturist
- crackbrain
- crackpot
- crank
- critic
- cynic
- denouncer
- deviant
- dissenter
- dissident
- eccentric
- eight ball
- enfant terrible
- freak
- free spirit
- freethinker
- heretic
- image-breaker
- individualist
- kook
- lone ranger
- lone wolf
- loner
- maverick
- misfit
- non-conformist
- nonbeliever
- nonconformer
- nonconformist
- nut
- oddball
- outsider
- questioner
- radical
- rebel
- revolutionist
- ruiner
- sceptic
- screwball
- unbeliever
- weirdo
Antonyms for iconoclast
- adherent
- believer
- conformer
- conformist
- follower
- sheep
- supporter
Meanings of iconoclast
- noun
- One who destroys religious images or icons, especially an opponent of the Orthodox Church in the 8th and 9th centuries, or a Puritan during the European Reformation.
- One who opposes orthodoxy and religion; one who adheres to the doctrine of iconoclasm.
- (by extension) One who attacks cherished beliefs.
Example Sentences
- She was known in the art world as a fearless iconoclast, challenging traditional forms with her avant-garde sculptures.
- The literary critic gained a reputation as an intellectual iconoclast for his bold critiques of classic literature.
- The young musician emerged as an iconoclast, blending genres and defying conventional music norms.
- In the business world, he became an iconoclast by revolutionizing traditional marketing strategies.
- The philosopher's ideas were considered radical and iconoclastic within the academic community.
On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to iconoclast, such as: aberrant, adherent, anomaly, believer, bohemian, boho, character.
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abandoner
- apostate
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- escapee
- exile
- forsaker
- fugitive
- heretic
- iconoclast
- insurgent
- insurrectionary
- insurrectionist
- leaver
- malcontent
- mutineer
- outlaw
- quisling
- rebel
- recreant
- recusant
- red
- refugee
- refusenik
- refuser
- refusnik
- renegade
- revolter
- revolutionary
- revolutionist
- revolutionizer
- schismatic
- snake
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- tergiversator
- traitor
- traitoress
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