German-English translation for "synonym"

"synonym" English translation

synonym
[zynoˈnyːm]Adjektiv | adjective adj

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  • synonymous, synonymic(al)
    synonym Sprachwissenschaft | linguisticsLING
    synonym Sprachwissenschaft | linguisticsLING
Compassion can be synonymous with empathy.
Mitgefühl kann synonym mit Mitempfinden sein.
Source: TED
Extreme poverty is almost synonymous with extreme isolation, especially rural isolation.
Extreme Armut ist fast synonym mit extremer Isolation, insbesondere ländlicher Isolation.
Source: News-Commentary
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"Synonym" English translation

Synonym
[zynoˈnyːm]Neutrum | neuter n <Synonyms; Synonymeund | and u. Synonyma [zyˈnonyma]>

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  • synonym
    Synonym Sprachwissenschaft | linguisticsLING
    synonymous word
    Synonym Sprachwissenschaft | linguisticsLING
    Synonym Sprachwissenschaft | linguisticsLING
What is does mean is strict and efficient management.
Sie ist ein Synonym für maßvolle und effektive Verwaltung.
Source: Europarl
Rigour is not synonymous with saving.
Strenge Haushaltsdisziplin ist kein Synonym für Sparen.
Source: Europarl
Freight transportation and hard working lorry drivers have become synonymous with our country.
Der Güterverkehr und hart arbeitende Lastwagenfahrer sind zum Synonym für unser Land geworden.
Source: Europarl
In doing so, he became a byword for arrogant folly.
Durch seinen Befehl wurde sein Name zu einem Synonym für eine arrogante Narrheit.
Source: Europarl
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