Clown
Clown noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.
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Synonyms for Clown
Understudy and clown are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Understudy" instead a noun "Clown".
Understudy
Understudy noun - An actor able to replace a regular performer when required.
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Synonyms for Understudy
Clown and understudy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clown" instead a noun "Understudy".
Nearby Words: understudied, understudying
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How words are described
| original | original clown | original understudy |
| actual | actual clown | actual understudy |
| new | new clown | new understudy |
| former | former clown | former understudy |
| Other adjectives: sociopathic. | ||
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