Dunce

Synonyms of dunce

• fool
• idiot
• simpleton

Antonyms of dunce

• scholar
• intellectual
• genius

Collocations of dunce

dunce cap

Frequency: 80 %

The student was made to wear a dunce cap in the corner of the classroom.

dunce hat

Frequency: 70 %

The teacher placed the dunce hat on the student's head as a punishment.

dunce corner

Frequency: 60 %

He was sent to the dunce corner for misbehaving in class.

dunce stool

Frequency: 50 %

The student had to sit on the dunce stool as a consequence of his actions.

Idiomatic Expressions for dunce

• Phrase: dunce of the class
  Meaning: refers to someone who is perceived as the least intelligent or least capable in a group or class
  Usage: Despite his efforts, he was always labeled as the dunce of the class by his peers.