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English noun: antithesis

1. antithesis exact opposite


SamplesHis theory is the antithesis of mine.


Broader (hypernym)oppositeness, opposition

2. antithesis (communication) the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance


Broader (hypernym)rhetorical device









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