What is another word for tipu?

Pronunciation: [tˈɪpuː] (IPA)

Tipu is a word commonly used in the Malay language, meaning "cheating" or "deceiving". In English, there are several synonyms that can be used in place of this word, including "deceitful", "trickster", "fraudulent", "deceptive", "unscrupulous", and "dishonest". These words all indicate that someone is not being truthful or sincere in their actions. It is important to use synonyms appropriately and in context, as the nuance of each word can vary depending on the situation. Overall, when someone is described using one of these words, it is a warning to others to be cautious and not fall victim to their dishonesty.

Synonyms for Tipu:

What are the hypernyms for Tipu?

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

What are the hyponyms for Tipu?

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

What are the holonyms for Tipu?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Tipu

Formerly they were considered so sacred that they passed in safety in the midst of contending armies; of late, however, this reverence for their character is much abated and they have been frequently plundered, particularly by tipu."
"The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II"
R. V. Russell
The next warning was given a few years later when tipu, the son of Haidar Ali, Sultan of Mysore, after ravaging the country round Madras, came so near to the city itself that parties of his horsemen were scampering about in the suburb of Chintadripet.
"The Story of Madras"
Glyn Barlow
In 1780 Haidar Ali with an immense army suddenly invaded the Carnatic, and annihilated a British force that was sent to oppose him; and tipu, his son and successor, continued the campaign.
"The Story of Madras"
Glyn Barlow

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