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The synonyms of “Typecast” are: type, pigeonhole, conventionalize, standardize, categorize, compartmentalize, label, tag
Typecast as a Verb
Definitions of "Typecast" as a verb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “typecast” as a verb can have the following definitions:
- Identify as belonging to a certain type.
- Represent or regard (a person or their role) as fitting a particular stereotype.
- Cast repeatedly in the same kind of role.
- Assign (an actor or actress) repeatedly to the same type of role, as a result of the appropriateness of their appearance or previous success in such roles.
Synonyms of "Typecast" as a verb (8 Words)
| categorize | Place into or assign to a category. Children learn early on to categorize. |
| compartmentalize | Separate into isolated compartments or categories. You cannot compartmentalize your life like this. |
| conventionalize | Represent according to a conventional style. Highly conventionalized ways of distinguishing between good and evil. |
| label | Distinguish as a compound or molecule by introducing a labeled atom. Many pupils felt that they were labelled as failures. |
| pigeonhole | Put a document in a pigeonhole. She pigeonholed her worry about him. |
| standardize | Determine the properties of (something) by comparison with a standard. We could standardize on US equipment. |
| tag | Attach a monitoring tag to. We have to tag the sheep before sale or when moving them from one farm to another. |
| type | Write something on a typewriter or computer by pressing the keys. Type the acceptance letter please. |
Usage Examples of "Typecast" as a verb
- People are not as likely to be typecast by their accents as they once were.
- He tends to be typecast as the caring, intelligent male.