role - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for role , a list of similar words for role from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

Synonyms

• function
• office
• part
• role

More generic

• duty

More specific

• capacity
• hat
• lieu
• place
• portfolio
• position
• second fiddle
• stead

Noun

normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting

Synonyms

• role

More generic

• activity

More specific

• gender role
• position

Noun

what something is used for

Synonyms

• function
• purpose
• role
• use

More generic

• usefulness
• utility

More specific

• raison d'etre

Noun

an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

Synonyms

• character
• part
• persona
• role
• theatrical role

More generic

• characterization
• enactment
• personation
• portrayal

More specific

• baddie
• bit part
• heavy
• hero
• heroine
• ingenue
• minor role
• name part
• title role
• villain

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