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Antithesis

Webster's Dictionary

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(1):

(n.) The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.

(2):

(n.) Opposition; contrast.

(3):

(n.) 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."

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Antithesis'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​a/antithesis.html. 1828.
 
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