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Oswald

Verb / ˈɔ:zwɔ:ld / Another word for oswald — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Oswald is a male given name of Old High German origin, meaning 'god's power' or 'god's ruler'.

Synonyms & similar words

oswald leeharveyoswald Ozzie Ozzy Oswaldo Ossie Oswin Osy Osvaldo Osmond Oswyn Osweald Oswinna Oswine Oswealdan Oswealdine Oswold Oswealdas Oswolde Oswealdus Oswoldeus Oswoldus

Common collocations

  • Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
  • Oswald Cobblepot
  • Lee Harvey Oswald
  • Oswald Mosley
  • Oswald Avery

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Usage note

Oswald is primarily a proper noun, most famously a given name. It does not have antonyms or standard synonyms in the way common nouns or verbs do.

Example sentences

  1. Oswald was my grandfather's name.
  2. I know a kid named Oswald in my class.
  3. Oswald is a popular name in Germany.
  4. Oswald Chambers was a famous Christian writer.
  5. Oswald Cobblepot is the real name of the Penguin character in Batman comics.

Quotes

  • 'I'm Oswald Cobblepot. I think I might be a little bit insane.' - Robin Lord Taylor
  • 'It's a funny thing about life, if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.' - W. Somerset Maugham
  • 'I'm Oswald. Oswald Cobblepot.' - Robin Lord Taylor

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