Antithesis

An·tith·e·sis

Antithesis

n.

pl. Antitheses

  1. 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.” (Rhet.)
  2. The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.
  3. Opposition; contrast.