n. | 1. | (Rhet.) 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." |
2. | The second of two clauses forming an antithesis. | |
3. | Opposition; contrast. |
Noun | 1. | antithesis - exact opposite; "his theory is the antithesis of mine" |
2. | antithesis - the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance |