Synonyms for

Lazar

Verb / ˈleɪzɜ: / Another word for lazar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person who is suffering from a contagious disease and is avoided by others; a leper

Synonyms & similar words

leper leper outcast pariah untouchable castaway exile fugitive hermit recluse stranger vagrant wanderer expatriate misfit

Example sentences

  1. The lazar was banished from the village.
  2. People were afraid of the lazar.
  3. The lazar was forced to live in a secluded area.
  4. The lazar was not allowed to come into contact with other people.
  5. The lazar was shunned by everyone.

Quotes

  • 'I'm not a leper or a lazar or whatever the hell they called those people.' - Stephen King
  • 'For centuries the leper or lazar house was the dumping ground of the unwanted, the sick and the insane.' - Mary Chesnut
  • 'Lazars and lepers, they were the living dead.' - George R.R. Martin

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