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ANTITHESES
ANTITHESIS
antithesis
(noun) the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
antithesis
(noun) exact opposite; “his theory is the antithesis of mine”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
antitheses
plural of antithesis
Source: Wiktionary
ANTITHESIS
An*tith"e*sis, n.; pl. Antitheses. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. Thesis.]
1. (Rhet.)
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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