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What is an epithet?
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An epithet is a characterizing word or phrase firmly associated with a person or thing and often used in place of an actual name, title, or the like, as “man's best friend” for “dog.”

another way to explain this is a word, phrase, or expression used inventively as a term of abuse or contempt, to express hostility, etc.

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ep·i·thet

an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.

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