Characterize and Stereotype

Characterize

Characterize verb - To point out the chief quality or qualities of an individual or group.
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Synonyms for Characterize

Stereotype and characterize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stereotype" instead a verb "Characterize".

Stereotype

Stereotype verb - To use so much as to make less appealing.
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Synonyms for Stereotype

Characterize and stereotype are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Characterize" instead a verb "Stereotype".

Nearby Words: stereotyped, stereotypical, stereotyping

Common collocations

characters characterize characters stereotype characters
species characterize species stereotype species

Both words in one sentence

  • Uncle Tomfoolery A black male comic relief character whose role is to amuse the audience by showing the traits that characterize the racist stereotype of black men.
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