imbécile

Definitions of imbécile
  1. noun
    a person of subnormal intelligence
    synonyms: andouille, idiot, nigaud
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    type of:
    nigaud, simplet
    a person lacking intelligence or common sense
  2. noun
    a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
    synonyms: crétin
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    type of:
    dindon, dupe, pigeon
    a person who is tricked or swindled
  3. noun
    a person who lacks good judgment
    synonyms: crétin
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    types:
    idiot, âne
    a pompous fool
    clown, pitre
    a rude or vulgar fool
    abruti, andouille, crétin, idiot, nigaud, âne
    a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
    type of:
    nigaud, simplet
    a person lacking intelligence or common sense
  4. noun
    an ignorant or foolish person
    synonyms: andouille, cloche, crétin, idiot
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    type of:
    nigaud, simplet
    a person lacking intelligence or common sense
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