Typecast

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪpˌkæst/

Typecast (verb)

  1. to always give an actor the same kind of role based on their previous performances.
  2. to assign someone a role or job based on a fixed idea of their abilities.

Examples

  • She was typecast as the villain in many films.
  • He feared being typecast as the funny sidekick.

Common collocations: typecast as a villain, often typecast, typecast in a role, typecast as a leader, commonly typecast

Synonyms of Typecast

Neutral

Antonyms of Typecast

  • when discussing varied roles or opportunities