Synonyms for

Sceptre

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

Definition

a staff or rod held by rulers as a symbol of sovereignty

Synonyms & similar words

wand verge scepter rod staff wand cane baton mace crozier pike truncheon club switch stick prod paddle ferula birch shillalah bludgeon bat bill

Example sentences

  1. The queen's sceptre was made of pure gold.
  2. The sceptre was handed down from generation to generation.
  3. The pharaoh's sceptre was decorated with precious stones.
  4. The sceptre is a symbol of power.
  5. The sceptre was passed on to the next ruler.

Quotes

  • Kings may be judges of the earth, but wise men are the judges of kings.
  • The sceptre of the wicked shall not rest upon the land of the righteous.
  • The sceptre is always in the hands of the people.

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