Synonyms of fable
6 similar words
Another word for fable is legend. Other synonyms of fable are morality play, make up, invent, feign and devise.
Synonyms and similar words for fable
nounA fictitious narrative intended to enforce some useful truth or precept, usually with animals, etc....
- morality playA type of allegorical drama towards the end of the Middle Ages that demonstrates a moral theme such as a character's...
nounAny story told to excite wonder; common talk; the theme of talk.
Meaning of fable
- noun A fictitious narrative intended to enforce some useful truth or precept, usually with animals, etc. as characters; an apologue. Prototypically, Aesop's Fables.
- noun Any story told to excite wonder; common talk; the theme of talk.
- noun Fiction; untruth; falsehood.
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Questions about synonyms of fable
- What is another word for fable?
- Fable has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as legend, morality play, make up, invent, feign and devise.
- What does fable mean?
- Fable means a fictitious narrative intended to enforce some useful truth or precept, usually with animals, etc. as characters; an apologue. Prototypically, Aesop's Fables.
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