so-called

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/ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ English

Definitions

adjective

So named; commonly called by such a name, often with a connotation that the item is not worthy of that name.“These so-called "assistants" are making our jobs harder, not easier!”
So named; commonly called.“the so-called Ising model”

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Synonyms

supposed alleged questionable named called designated tell the say fabled supposedly putative presumed purported presumptive known

Rhymes

appalled enthralled drawled piebald scald hauled called wald bawled sprawled

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