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Trojans

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

Definition

Trojans refer to the people of Troy or anything related to the ancient city of Troy.

Synonyms & similar words

dardanian trojanhorse dardan trojan Troyans Troyans

Synonyms by register

Formal

deceivers impostors saboteurs infiltrators

Informal

tricksters schemers con artists sneaky ones

Literary

wily foes cunning adversaries insidious agents

Antonyms

allies friends defenders protectors supporters loyalists

Common collocations

  • Trojan Horse
  • Trojan War
  • Trojan virus
  • Trojan program
  • Trojan horse strategy
  • Trojan horse attack

Word family

noun Trojan

Usage note

Refers to inhabitants of ancient Troy, or metaphorically, something or someone that is deceptively benign but harbors a malicious intent. Often associated with the Trojan Horse from Greek mythology.

Example sentences

  1. The Trojans were known for their city's great walls.
  2. The Trojan horse was a famous military strategy.
  3. The Trojans were defeated by the Greeks in the Trojan War.
  4. The Trojan prince Hector was a brave warrior.
  5. The Trojans believed in many gods and goddesses.

Quotes

  • Beware of Greeks bearing gifts. - Virgil
  • The face of Troy shall never perish from the earth. - Homer
  • In war, the Trojans were courageous; in defeat, they were heroic. - Joseph Joubert

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