1. papal
adjective. ['ˈpeɪpəl'] proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles.
Synonyms
- apostolical
- apostolic
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Words that Rhyme with Papal Bull
- wool
- schull
- schul
- ruehl
- pull
- kuehl
- full
2. bull
noun. ['ˈbʊl'] uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle.
Synonyms
- Bos taurus
- oxen
- horn
- bullock
- cows
- cattle
Antonyms
- relax
- tense
- stimulate
- de-energize
Etymology
- boule (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- bul (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bull (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. bull
noun. ['ˈbʊl'] a large and strong and heavyset man.
Synonyms
- man
- strapper
- Samson
- adult male
Antonyms
- war
- deregulate
- disorganise
- disorganize
Etymology
- boule (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- bul (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bull (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. bull
noun. ['ˈbʊl'] obscene words for unacceptable behavior.
Synonyms
- hogwash
- Irish bull
- shit
- crap
- dogshit
- bunkum
- bullshit
- rot
- horseshit
- buncombe
- bunk
Antonyms
- unstrain
- sedate
- de-energise
- natural
Etymology
- boule (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- bul (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bull (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. bull
noun. ['ˈbʊl'] a serious and ludicrous blunder.
Synonyms
- botch
- fuckup
- boner
- blunder
- foul-up
- bloomer
- boo-boo
- bungle
- pratfall
- blooper
Antonyms
- recuperate
- arrive
- succeed
- keep
Etymology
- boule (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- bul (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bull (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. bull
verb. ['ˈbʊl'] push or force.
Synonyms
- bull through
- bear on
Antonyms
- pull
- attract
- criticize
Etymology
- boule (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- bul (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bull (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. bull
noun. ['ˈbʊl'] the center of a target.
Synonyms
- bull's eye
- centre
- target
- midpoint
- mark
Antonyms
- entangle
- disarrange
- disorder
- instability
Etymology
- boule (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- bul (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bull (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. bull
noun. ['ˈbʊl'] a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla).
Synonyms
- decree
- edict
- rescript
- order
- fiat
Antonyms
- civilian
- insulator
- upgrade
- downgrade
Etymology
- boule (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- bul (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bull (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. bull
noun. ['ˈbʊl'] uncomplimentary terms for a policeman.
Synonyms
- officer
- cop
- copper
- pig
- police officer
- policeman
Antonyms
- divest
- infield
- peripheral
- right
Etymology
- boule (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- bul (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bull (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. bull
verb. ['ˈbʊl'] advance in price.
Synonyms
- climb
- rise
Antonyms
- detach
- add
- ignore
Etymology
- boule (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- bul (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bull (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Middle English (1100-1500))
- bulle (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Example sentences of the word papal-bull
1. Noun Phrase
Failing that, he issued the Exsurge Domine, or papal bull, in 1520, ordering Luther to remove 41 points of his theses.
2. Noun Phrase
Luther responded by burning the papal bull, and he became even more outspoken about what he saw as the corruption of the church and impediments to reform.