Synonyms for
Pandora
Definition
Pandora is a name for a woman in Greek mythology who opened a box that released all the evils into the world.
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- Pandora's box
- open Pandora's box
- release Pandora's box
- close Pandora's box
- like Pandora's box
- Pandora's gift
Word family
noun Pandora
Usage note
Pandora is a proper noun referring to the first woman in Greek mythology, whose actions released evils into the world. It is most commonly used in the idiom 'Pandora's box'.
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Example sentences
- Pandora was warned not to open the box.
- Pandora was curious about what was inside the box.
- Pandora's curiosity got the best of her.
- The box that Pandora opened released all the evils into the world.
- Pandora's box is now a symbol of curiosity and temptation.
Quotes
All the evils that haunt mortals were stowed in a box by Pandora, and given to her as a gift. Some say hope was also included, but it was never released. - Neil Gaiman
Pandora opened the box, and the gods and all the deathly things flew out and scattered. - Jeanette Winterson
The best way to keep a secret is to pretend there isn't one. - Pandora