neville

/ˈnɛvɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a male given name, especially among the English aristocracy

“The Earl of Neville was a prominent figure in the British nobility.”

2. noun

a place name, especially in England, associated with the Neville family

“The village of Neville was once a stronghold of the Neville clan.”

3. verb

to defeat or overpower someone or something, often in a clever or subtle way

“The underdog managed to neville their opponents and win the tournament.”

Synonyms

  • Godfrey
  • Reginald

Antonyms

  • overpower
  • vanquish