About The Word Antithesis
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Antithesis
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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 \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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