Antithesis

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·noun Opposition; contrast.

II. Antithesis ·noun The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.

III. Antithesis ·noun 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.".

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

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