jezebel

/'dʤezəbl/
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jezebel

A woman in a red dress is called a jezebel by the gossiping townsfolk.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A shameless, impudent, or scheming woman: "Jezebel" is used to describe a woman who is considered to be wicked, immoral, or shamelessly manipulative.
    • A historical figure: Jezebel was the Phoenician wife of King Ahab of Israel, depicted in the Old Testament as a cruel, idolatrous queen who promoted the worship of Baal and persecuted the prophets of God.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Modern Figurative Use):

    • The tabloids portrayed her as a modern-day jezebel, scheming for fame and fortune.
    • He warned his son about falling for a charming jezebel who was only interested in his money.

  • Noun (Historical/Biblical Reference):

    • In the Bible, the prophet Elijah confronted Queen Jezebel.
    • The story of Jezebel is often cited as an example of corruption and evil in power.
Advanced Usage
  • Used as a pejorative term: The term is almost exclusively used in a derogatory and critical manner to condemn a woman's character or behavior, often with connotations of promiscuity, deceit, and a lack of moral restraint.
    • The political attack ads labeled the candidate a jezebel who would sell out the country.
Variants and Related Words
  • Jezebelian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of a jezebel; shamelessly wicked or scheming.
    • Her Jezebelian tactics were finally exposed to the public.
Synonyms
  • Harlot (archaic/provocative): A promiscuous woman.
  • Seductress: A woman who seduces someone, often with ulterior motives.
  • Shrew (with different nuance): A bad-tempered or aggressively assertive woman.
  • Vixen: A spirited or quarrelsome woman; also implies cunning.
Related Idioms
  • A painted jezebel: An idiom emphasizing the use of makeup and adornment, implying the woman is brazenly immoral or trying to seduce. This connects to the historical depiction of Jezebel putting on makeup before her death (2 Kings 9:30).
    • The old-fashioned preacher condemned the dancers as painted jezebels.
jezebel

A woman in a red dress is called a jezebel by the gossiping townsfolk.

Noun
  1. a shameless impudent scheming woman
  2. wife of Ahab who was king of Israel; according to the Old Testament she was a cruel immoral queen who fostered the worship of Baal and tried to kill Elijah and other prophets of Israel (9th century BC)

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