pariah

The word “pariah” has 3 syllables: pa-ri-ah

It's pronounced as /pəˈraɪ.ə/


What is synonym and antonym for pariah?

In the thesaurus, “pariah” has 4 synonyms and 1 antonym.

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


Synonyms for pariah

  • castaway
  • leper
  • outcast
  • reject

Antonyms for pariah

  • insider

Meanings of pariah

  • noun
    1. A person who is rejected from society or home; an outcast.
    2. A demographic group, species, or community that is generally despised.
    3. Someone in exile.
    4. A member of one of the oppressed social castes in India.

Example Sentences

  • After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
  • The stray dog was treated like a pariah by the villagers.
  • She felt like a pariah after being excluded from the group.
  • His controversial opinions made him a pariah in the academic community.
  • The former leader was considered a political pariah after his resignation.

On this page you'll find 5 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pariah, such as: castaway, insider, leper, outcast, reject.

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  • captive
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  • desperado
  • detainee
  • felon
  • fugitive
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  • pickpocket
  • prisoner
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  • racketeer
  • robber
  • scofflaw
  • suspect
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