allegory - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for allegory , a list of similar words for allegory from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

an expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances; an extended metaphor

Synonyms

• allegory

More generic

• expressive style
• style

Noun

a short moral story (often with animal characters)

Synonyms

• allegory
• apologue
• fable
• parable

More generic

• story

More specific

• Aesop's fables

Noun

a visible symbol representing an abstract idea

Synonyms

• allegory
• emblem

More generic

• symbol
• symbolic representation
• symbolisation
• symbolization

More specific

• Agnus Dei
• Hakenkreuz
• Magen David
• Mogen David
• Paschal Lamb
• Shield of David
• Solomon's seal
• Star of David
• badge
• cupid
• donkey
• dove
• eagle
• elephant
• ensign
• fasces
• hammer and sickle
• maple-leaf
• medallion
• national flag
• red flag
• scarlet letter
• spread eagle
• swastika

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