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.