Antihero

//ˈænˌtaɪ.hiɹ.oʊ//

Word Type

Noun

The word "antihero" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

antiheroic antiheroics antiheroine antiheroism

Derived From

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

agonist protagonist

Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

anti-villain counterhero false hero false protagonist

Related Terms

antiheroine cowardly criminal mercenary protagonist unheroic

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