antithesis

antithesis has 5 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 10.

Definitions

• 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.. the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
• n.. exact opposite; "his theory is the antithesis of mine"