dub

dub

verb

To give an unofficial name or a descriptive title to someone or something.

"They decided to dub him 'The Maestro'."

verb

To replace original spoken dialogue in a film or video with another language.

"The foreign film was dubbed into English."

verb

To confer knighthood upon someone by touching their shoulder with a sword.

"The Queen will dub him Sir John."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: nickname, knight