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/bæd͡ʒ/ · noun
A distinctive mark, token, sign, emblem or cognizance, worn on one’s clothing, as an insignia of some rank, or of the membership of an organization..
the badge of a society; the badge of a policeman
Tax-gatherers, […]recognized by their official badges.
Sweet mercy is nobility’s true badge.
He has got his badge, and piked.
When you have checked in to the site from ten different cities, you unlock the Traveller badge.
That's why every badge back home wanted to nail him.
The television was badged as ‘GE’, but wasn’t made by them.
He calmed down a lot when the policeman badged him.
Use badge when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Badge means A distinctive mark, token, sign, emblem or cognizance, worn on one’s clothing, as an insignia of some rank, or of the membership of an organization..
Common synonyms include emblem, keycard or ID card or access card, pin.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
the badge of a society; the badge of a policeman
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