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Meaning of
antithesis
in English
antithesis
#uncommon
Plural
antitheses
Definitions
Noun
a
figure
of
speech
;
juxtaposing
opposing
views
The
author
used
antithesis
to
highlight
the
opposing
views
on
the
controversial
topic
.
a
statement
opposite
another
;
contradictory
idea
The
philosopher's
statement
was
an
antithesis
to
the
prevailing
ideology
of
the
time
.
a
rhetorical
device
;
contrasting
ideas
in
parallel
The
writer
employed
antithesis
to
emphasize
the
difference
between
freedom
and
captivity
.