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Iago

Verb / i:ˈɑ:gəʊ / Another word for iago — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Iago is a character in William Shakespeare's play Othello. He is a villain who schemes and manipulates the other characters to bring about Othello's downfall.

Synonyms & similar words

iago traitor deceiver villain schemer manipulator plotter conspirator backstabber double-crosser two-faced backslider turncoat betrayer perfidious treacherous faithless dishonest untrustworthy disloyal

Example sentences

  1. Iago's lies caused Othello to doubt his wife's faithfulness.
  2. Iago is the mastermind behind the tragedy in Othello.
  3. Iago is one of Shakespeare's most notorious villains.
  4. In the play Othello, Iago is the catalyst for the tragic events that unfold.
  5. Iago's evil intentions are revealed to the audience through soliloquies.

Quotes

  • I am not what I am. - Iago
  • O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-ey'd monster which doth mock The meat it feeds on. - Iago
  • Demand me nothing. What you know, you know. From this time forth I never will speak word. - Iago

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