Synonyms for scepter
ˈsɛp tərscepter

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1. scepter, sceptrenoun

   the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter

   Synonyms:
   verge, sceptre, wand

2. scepter, sceptre, verge, wandnoun

   a ceremonial or emblematic staff

   Synonyms:
   verge, brink, threshold, sceptre, baton, wand

Matched Categories

1. • Reign
   • Staff

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1. scepternoun

   Synonyms:
   royal mace, sovereignty

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:2.4 / 5 votes

1. SCEPTER

   Synonyms:
   A clinical trial using a stainless steel coronary artery stent with paclitaxel 271 patients

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1. James Breiding:

   Like Japan, Switzerland had a strong sense of community and egalitarianism. In the last 20 years, we've seen the emergence, however, of the 'Davos man,' those men that embraced the Davos scepter found themselves in an increasingly lonely club.