Definition of Antithesis

1. Noun. Exact opposite. "His theory is the antithesis of mine"

Generic synonyms: Oppositeness, Opposition
Derivative terms: Antithetic, Antithetical

2. Noun. The juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance.
Generic synonyms: Rhetorical Device
Derivative terms: Antithetic

Definition of Antithesis

1. 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."

Definition of Antithesis

1. [n -THESES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antithesis

antitauon
antitax
antitechnology
antitermination
antitermination factor
antitermination protein
antiterrorism
antiterrorisms
antiterrorist
antiterrorists
antitetanic
antitheft
antithenar
antitheoretical
antitheses
antithesis (current term)
antithet
antithetic
antithetical
antithetically
antithets
antithrombin
antithrombin
antithrombins
antithrombin III
antithrombin test
antithrombotic
antithyroglobulin antibody
antithyroid
antithyroid

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