Absalom
- noun
- /ˈæb.sə.lɑm/
- Literature
- In the novel, the character was seen as an Absalom, turning against the very authority that raised him.
Examples
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Throughout history, an Absalom has often betrayed his father for personal gain.
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Stories of an Absalom who undermines his father's legacy can be found in many cultures.
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Is the young man absalom safe?
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Is the young man absalom safe?
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Maacah bore him a second son, whom he called absalom.
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My son absalom.
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My son absalom.
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Where's absalom?
Synonyms
556
3.6
A person who acts against the government or people in power
320
3.9
A person who breaks the trust of their country, group, or friend to help an enemy
31
7.9
A person who leaves and betrays their group
26
6.3
A person who breaks someone's trust by revealing secrets
1
9.9
A person who betrays trust or their country
1
7.9
A person who takes part in a revolt against authority
Antonyms
How Rebellious
- Literature
143
8.6
- Offensive
320
3.9
- Literature
22
7.2
6
5.7
Surface Forms
Etymology
Absalom can be used for a son who rebels against a parent because of the Bible story of Absalom, who fought his father King David, and this modern use comes from that famous story. The name itself comes from Ab- 'father' and shalom 'peace', which makes the word an ironic reminder of the tale.