What is another word for punic?

Pronunciation: [pjˈuːnɪk] (IPA)

The word "punic" is derived from the Latin word Punicus, which means "Carthaginian." However, the term has now taken on a broader meaning, suggesting treachery or betrayal. When describing someone as "punic," they are often perceived as untrustworthy or deceitful. There are various synonyms for this word, including perfidious, traitorous, deceitful, duplicitous, disloyal, and treacherous. These words illustrate the same sense of betrayal and disloyalty that the term "punic" encompasses. It is crucial to understand and correctly use synonyms to enhance one's vocabulary and effectively communicate thoughts and ideas.

Synonyms for Punic:

What are the hypernyms for Punic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Punic?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for punic (as nouns)

Usage examples for Punic

It is curious to remember that this missionary king was peacefully ruling a great empire in India during the twenty-four years of the struggle between Rome and Carthage, which we call the first punic War.
"The Panjab, North-West Frontier Province, and Kashmir"
Sir James McCrone Douie
I saw the massive walls still standing and in good condition, and yet they were built during the second punic War.
"The Memoires of Casanova, Complete The Rare Unabridged London Edition Of 1894, plus An Unpublished Chapter of History, By Arthur Symons"
Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
All and everything in the most exact religious way: wine, milk, blood, meal, wax, old rags, gods, Numidian as well as punic; such names; one must be barbarian to boot, as well as witch, to pronounce them: a score of things there were besides.
"Callista"
John Henry Cardinal Newman

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