Dunce and Lump

Dunce

Dunce noun - A stupid person.
Usage example: people with the learning disability dyslexia were once simply dismissed as dunces

Lump and dunce are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lump" instead a noun "Dunce".

Lump

Lump noun - A stupid person.
Usage example: gazed disgustedly at the lump her daughter had married

Dunce and lump are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dunce" instead a noun "Lump".

Nearby Words: lumpy, lumpish, lumped, lumpen, lumping
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