Voldemort
What is another word for Voldemort? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Informally, a person or thing so feared or reviled that people avoid naming it directly.
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Etymology
From Lord Voldemort, the villain of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, whose name characters fearfully avoid saying aloud, preferring euphemisms like "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named."
Full origin of Voldemort →Frequently asked questions
What does “Voldemort” mean?
The word “Voldemort” means informally, a person or thing so feared or reviled that people avoid naming it directly. In plain terms, something so dreaded that people dance around naming it directly, borrowed from the Harry Potter villain everyone was afraid to name.
How do you pronounce “Voldemort”?
“Voldemort” is pronounced VOHL-duh-maw (/ˈvoʊldəˌmɔɹ(t)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Voldemort” in a sentence?
Here is “Voldemort” used in a sentence: “The office treated the failed project like Voldemort — nobody would say its name out loud.”
What part of speech is “Voldemort”?
Depending on how it is used, “Voldemort” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “Voldemort” have?
“Voldemort” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informally, a person or thing so feared or reviled that people avoid naming it directly.
