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to nickname
verbgeneral usecommon/ɐpɨliˈðaɾ/a·pe·li·dar
Definition
1To give a nickname, sobriquet, or designation to someone or something.
Usage examples
“His classmates nicknamed him 'Giant' because of his height. The press dubbed the scandal the 'Hidden Case'.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
to nickname someone asto be nicknamedto affectionately nickname