Jezebel

usgb/ˈdʒezəbel/
noun

A woman who is seen as evil or immoral, especially one who seduces men for her own interests.

He warned his son about the dangers of getting involved with a jezebel like her.
Visual representation of "jezebel" - A woman who is seen as evil or immoral, especially one who seduces men for her own interests

Often appears as...

  • fall for a jezebel
  • seductive jezebel

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "jezebel"
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Gender Specific

The term 'jezebel' is always used to refer to women and has a sexist connotation. Be mindful of its use.

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The media often labels a female celebrity as a jezebel for her dating life.
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Negative Emotion

Using 'jezebel' can evoke strong negative feelings and may offend. Use it with caution and awareness.

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When he called her a jezebel, the crowd reacted with a mix of shock and disapproval.
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Colloquial Language

'Jezebel' is not formal and is more often found in casual speech or literary contexts.

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In the novel, the character was shunned by her village for being a jezebel.
Visual representation of the word "Jezebel"

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