Antithesis
An·tith·e·sis
Antithesis
n.
pl. Antitheses
- 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.)
- The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.
- Opposition; contrast.