hero

noun

How many syllables in hero?

There are 2 syllables in the word hero.

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Definition of hero:

hero (noun):: the principal male character in a novel, play, etc.; a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength.; a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability

Synonyms for hero:

bomber

champion

classic

cuban sandwich

drool over

fighter

god

grinder

hero of alexandria

hero sandwich

heron

hoagie

hoagy

icon

ideal

idol

idolise

idolize

ikon

italian sandwich

lead actor

leading man

male lead

model

paladin

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Antonyms for hero:

adversary

antagonist

antihero

archenemy

bad guy

baddie

baddy

bandit

brigand

challenger

corrival

crim

criminal

crook

enemy

evil-doer

foe

malefactor

malfeasant

nemesis

opponent

opposition

outlaw

perp

perpetrator

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