Dutch Meaning of antithesis
tegenstelling
Other Dutch words related to tegenstelling
Nearest Words of antithesis
- antitheses => antithesen
- antitheist => atheist
- antitheism => antitheïsme
- antitauon => Antitauon
- antitank => antitank
- anti-takeover defense => Verdediging tegen vijandige overnames
- antisyphilitic => Antisyfilitisch
- anti-sway bar => Stabilisatiestang
- anti-submarine rocket => Anti-onderzeebootraket
- antisubmarine => anti-onderzeeboot
Definitions and Meaning of antithesis in English
antithesis (n)
exact opposite
the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
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.
The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.
Opposition; contrast.
FAQs About the word antithesis
tegenstelling
exact opposite, the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balanceAn opposition or contrast of words or sentiments occurring in the sa
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antitheses => antithesen, antitheist => atheist, antitheism => antitheïsme, antitauon => Antitauon, antitank => antitank,
