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Napoleon

The word “Napoleon” has 4 syllables: na-po-le-on.

It's pronounced as /nəˈpoʊliən/.

What is synonym and antonym for Napoleon?

In the thesaurus, “Napoleon” has 10 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for Napoleon

  • baron
  • czar
  • king
  • lord
  • magnate
  • monarch
  • prince
  • tsar
  • tycoon
  • tzar

Antonyms for Napoleon

  • half-pint
  • inferior
  • lightweight
  • nobody
  • nothing
  • small-timer
  • subordinate
  • underling

Meanings of Napoleon

  • noun
    1. A former 40-franc gold coin issued by France.
    2. A form of solitaire.
    3. A short period of sleep, especially one during the day.
    4. A soft or fuzzy surface, generally on fabric or leather.
    5. The common direction, on some kinds of fabric, of the hairs making up the pile.
    6. A type of bet in British horse racing, based on the experts' best tips.
    7. A card game in which players take tricks; properly Napoleon.
    8. A bid to take five tricks in the card game Napoleon.
    9. (dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) A cup, bowl.
    10. The franc germinal: a 20-franc gold coin issued under Napoleon.
    11. Other subsequent 20-franc coins, notes, or values.
    12. (usually admiringly derogatory) A person resembling Napoleon Bonaparte, in having come to dominate an area or sphere of activity through ruthlessness or illegality as well as surpassing ability.
    13. Clipping of Napoleon boot: a form of topboot worn by officers during the Napoleonic Wars.
    14. Clipping of Napoleon gun: a 12-pounder cannon first used by the Second French Empire.
    15. A 19th-century five-card trick-taking game simplified from euchre.
    16. Clipping of Napoleon bigarreau: a variety of the white-fleshed bigarreau cherry; a variety of cherry tree bearing such fruit.
    17. (originally United States slang) Clipping of Napoleon cake: another name for a millefeuille pastry.
    18. (alcohol) Clipping of Napoleon brandy: any excellent brandy; a serving of such a brandy.
    19. (pastries) A multi-layered stacked pastry.

Example Sentences

  • The history class delved into the military campaigns led by Napoleon.
  • The biography highlighted the strategic brilliance of Napoleon on the battlefield.
  • The museum featured artifacts from the era of Napoleon Bonaparte.
  • In literature, there are many novels depicting the life of Napoleon.
  • The documentary explored the rise and fall of Napoleon as a charismatic leader.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to Napoleon, such as: baron, czar, half-pint, inferior, king, lightweight, lord.

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