Definition of antithesis
- 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."
- n. - The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.
- n. - Opposition; contrast.
- 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."
- n. - The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.
- n. - Opposition; contrast.