Bible pounder
- noun
- Slur
:
fanático religioso
- He was known as the office Bible pounder, often quoting scripture at every meeting.
Examples
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Some politicians are criticized as Bible pounders for mixing religion with public policy.
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Although she is a devout Christian, she dislikes being labeled a Bible pounder.
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He is a true Bible pounder!
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Many Bible pounders attend the revival meetings.
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During the debate, he came off as a Bible pounder, frequently quoting verses to support his arguments.
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At the local church, many felt that the speaker was a Bible pounder, often pushing his beliefs on the congregation.
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Despite their differences, she respected him as a Bible pounder for his dedication to his faith.
Synonyms
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6.8
A man who talks about Christian beliefs in church
A person who shouts about a cause to get people to agree
Antonyms
How Zealous
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5.1
- Slur
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6.7
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2.3
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6.0
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3.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Bible + pounder
The phrase is composed transparently from 'Bible' + agentive 'pounder' (one who pounds), so a learner who knows 'pound' and the -er agentive pattern can infer an agentive meaning; however, the sense 'aggressively promotes or forcefully quotes the Bible' depends on a metaphorical extension of 'pound' (to press or force an idea) and on a somewhat uncommon collocation. Because the intended figurative meaning requires pragmatic/cultural inference beyond literal composition, it is only partially predictable without prior exposure.
Etymology
Bible pounder may come from the image of someone slamming a Bible on a table or banging it to make a point, with pounder meaning someone who pounds or hits. That's why it means 'someone who loudly or strongly pushes or promotes their religious beliefs'.