noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of parable form-of, plural

Synonyms

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fableadventure storyallegoryallegoryapologueapologue

Example

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"The Khmer Rouge often used parables to justify their contradictory actions."

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