Typecast
Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪpˌkæst/
Typecast (verb)
- to always give an actor the same kind of role based on their previous performances.
- 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