| Main Entry: | alias |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | false name |
Synonyms: |
AKA, anonym, assumed name, handle*, moniker, nickname, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym, stage name, summer name |
| Notes: | an alias is an assumed name, an alibi is a form of defense whereby a defendant attempts to prove that he or she was elsewhere when the crime in question was committed, while an excuse is an explanation offered to justify or obtain forgiveness |
Antonyms: |
name |
| Main Entry: | pseudonym |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | false name |
Synonyms: |
AKA, alias, ananym, anonym, assumed name, handle*, incognito*, nickname, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, professional name, stage name, summer name |
Antonyms: |
name |