Synonyms for
Achilles
Definition
Achilles was a hero of Greek mythology, known for his bravery and strength in battles.
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Common collocations
- Achilles' heel
- Achilles tendon
- his Achilles
- the Achilles
- a true Achilles
- the Achilles' heel
- his Achilles' heel
Word family
noun Achilles
Usage note
Refers to a specific vulnerability, often a person's or entity's greatest weakness, derived from the Greek myth. It is most commonly used in the phrase 'Achilles' heel'.
Example sentences
- Achilles was the most skilled warrior in the Trojan War.
- The story of Achilles is a popular myth that has been told for centuries.
- Helen of Troy was the reason for the Trojan War that Achilles fought in.
- Achilles' heel was his only weakness.
- Achilles was famous for his bravery and strength in battles.
Quotes
'My mother Thetis tells me that there are two ways in which I may meet my end. If I stay here and fight, I shall not return alive but my name will live forever: whereas if I go home my name will die, but it will be long before death shall take me.' - Achilles
'The griefs of men are of two kinds: those that are shared with others and those that are suffered alone.' - Achilles
'The gods envy us. They envy us because we're mortal, because any moment might be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we're doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now.' - Achilles