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Changeling

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Definition

A child believed to have been secretly substituted by fairies for the parents' real child in infancy.

Synonyms & similar words

retard halfwit cretin imbecile moron idiot imposter substitute stand-in surrogate proxy impersonator pretender decoy blind faux dummy fake fraud hoax sham counterfeit copy replica clone twin

Example sentences

  1. The parents were shocked to find out that their child was actually a changeling.
  2. The fairies left a changeling in place of the real child.
  3. The changeling had unusual powers that made the villagers suspicious.
  4. The parents searched for their real child, but all they found was a changeling.
  5. The changeling grew up to be very different from the other children.

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  • The changeling child is a familiar figure in folklore, often portrayed as a sickly or malformed creature, or one with supernatural powers.
  • The changeling is a common motif in folklore, with many cultures having their own versions of the story.
  • The changeling is a symbol of the unknown and the mysterious, and has fascinated people for centuries.

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