tybalt

[taɪ’bælt]

Definitions

1. noun

a character in William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, the cousin of Lady Capulet and the rival of Mercutio

“In the play Romeo and Juliet, Tybalt is the antagonist who engages in a duel with Mercutio.”

2. proper noun

a person’s name, typically used as a surname

“The Tybalt family has a long history in that town.”

Synonyms

  • adversary
  • foe
  • rival

Antonyms

  • ally
  • friend