What is another word for dreyfus?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈe͡ɪfəs] (IPA)

Dreyfus is a proper noun that refers to a famous French army officer, Alfred Dreyfus, who was falsely accused of espionage in the late 19th century. There are various synonyms that are associated with the name Dreyfus. One of the most common synonyms is the Dreyfus Affair, which refers to the scandal and political controversy that surrounded his case. Other synonyms include deceit, injustice, betrayal, conspiracy, and bias. These synonyms highlight the negative implications and injustice associated with the Dreyfus case. Despite his false conviction, Dreyfus became a symbol of fighting against injustice and persecution, and his name is still remembered today as a critical moment in French history.

Synonyms for Dreyfus:

What are the hypernyms for Dreyfus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    officer, politician, revolutionary, spy, french surname, historical figure, Accused individual, Alsatian surname, Exonerated individual, Jewish surname.

Usage examples for Dreyfus

The brief Presidency of Casimir-Perier, lasting less than a year, was destined to see the beginning of the worst trial the French Republic had yet experienced, the famous dreyfus case.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
Yet the greater the agitation in favor of dreyfus, the greater grew the opposition.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
dreyfus, Cuba, and Khartoum!
"The Letters of William James, Vol. II"
William James

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