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What are some words ending with nym?

Here are some words ending in "nym":

Common Words:

* Synonym: A word with the same meaning as another word.

* Antonym: A word with the opposite meaning of another word.

* Acronym: A word formed from the first letters of other words (e.g., NATO).

* Pseudonym: A fake name used by an author or other person.

Less Common Words:

* Eponym: A person or thing after whom something is named.

* Homonym: A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning.

* Heteronym: A word that is spelled the same as another word but pronounced differently and has a different meaning.

* Tautonym: A scientific name that has the same word repeated twice (e.g., *Canis canis* for the grey wolf).

* Anthroponym: A personal name.

* Chrononym: A name that indicates time.

* Hydronym: A name for a body of water.

* Toponym: A name for a place.

* Lexonym: A name of a word.

Words with Specific Meanings:

* Agonyn: A state of great suffering.

* Cynicism: A distrustful or negative view of human nature.

* Dionysian: Relating to the Greek god Dionysus, who is associated with wine, revelry, and ecstasy.

* Ecstasy: A state of overwhelming happiness or joy.

* Epitome: A perfect example of something.

* Harmony: A pleasing combination of different elements.

* Martyrdom: The death of a person who dies for their beliefs.

* Melodrama: A play or film that uses exaggerated emotions and sensationalism.

* Mononym: A name consisting of only one part (e.g., Cher).

* Pathos: A quality that evokes pity or sadness.

* Polygamy: The practice of having more than one spouse.

* Symphony: A musical composition for a large orchestra.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you a good starting point. Remember that the ending "nym" often indicates a type of name or word.

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