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Antithesis

Antithesis Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Antithesis? [n] the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance [n] exact opposite; "his theory is the antithesis of mine" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Antithesis: Related Terms \| Find terms related to Antithesis: antagonism \| anteposition \| antipathy \| antipode \| antipodes \| antipole \| antonym \| clashing \| collision \| con \| conflict \| confrontation \| confrontment \| contention \| contra \| contradiction \| contradictory \| contradistinction \| contraindication \| contraposition \| contrariety \| contrary \| contrast \| converse \| counter \| counterbalance \| countercheck \| counterpoint \| counterpoise \| counterpole \| counterposition \| counterterm \| cross-purposes \| disagreement \| discrepancy \| foil \| hostility \| inconsistency \| inimicalness \| inverse \| obverse \| offset \| opposing \| opposite \| opposite number \| oppositeness \| opposition \| opposure \| oppugnance \| oppugnancy \| perversity \| polar opposition \| polarity \| polarization \| posing against \| repugnance \| reverse \| setoff \| showdown \| the contrary \| the other side \| vis-a-vis See Also \| oppositeness \| opposition \| rhetorical device Antithesis In Webster's Dictionary \Antith"esis\, n.; pl. {Antitheses}. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to set against, to oppose; ? against + ? to set. See {Thesis}.] 1. (Rhet.) An opposition or contrast of words or sentiments occurring in the same sentence; as, ``The prodigal robs his heir; the miser robs himself.'' ``He had covertly shot at Cromwell; he how openly aimed at the Queen.'' 2. The second of two clauses forming an antithesis. 3. Opposition; contrast.

Antithesis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Antithesis?

[n] the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
[n] exact opposite; "his theory is the antithesis of mine"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Antithesis:

See Also | oppositeness | opposition | rhetorical device

Antithesis In Webster's Dictionary

\An*tith"e*sis\, n.; pl. {Antitheses}. [L., fr. Gr.
?, fr. ? to set against, to oppose; ? against + ? to set. See
{Thesis}.]
1. (Rhet.) An opposition or contrast of words or sentiments
   occurring in the same sentence; as, ``The prodigal robs
   his heir; the miser robs himself.'' ``He had covertly shot
   at Cromwell; he how openly aimed at the Queen.''

2. The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.

3. Opposition; contrast.

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