dénoter

Definitions of dénoter
  1. verb
    have as a meaning
    synonyms: signifier, vouloir dire
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    altérer, dénaturer, pervertir
    practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
    faire un euphémisme
    refer to something with a euphemism
    ramener, revenir sur
    go back to something earlier
    nommer
    give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
    s'appliquer
    refer (a word or name) to a person or thing
    escamoter, écorcher
    speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur
    exprimer
    indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
    énumérer
    specify individually
    énumérer
    enumerate
    revenir
    return in thought or speech to something
    annoncer, donner les noms de
    give the names of
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