Synonyms of antithesis
8 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for antithesis is opposite. Other synonyms of antithesis are contrary, converse, inverse, obverse and polar opposite. The opposite of antithesis is epitome.
Synonyms and similar words for antithesis
nounMore synonyms
- contrary
- converse
- inverse
- obverse
- opposite
- polar oppositeThe complete opposite, opposite in every way.
- reverse
- witherwardOpposite; adversity, opposition; hostility.
Opposite of antithesis
nounMore antonyms
Meaning of antithesis
- noun A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.
- noun A device by which two contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in parallel form; a figure of speech arranged in this manner.
- noun The second stage of a dialectical process in which the thesis is negated.
antithesis in other languages
Questions about synonyms of antithesis
- What is another word for antithesis?
- Antithesis has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as opposite, contrary, converse, inverse, obverse, polar opposite, reverse and witherward.
- What is the opposite of antithesis?
- The opposite of antithesis is epitome.
- What does antithesis mean?
- Antithesis means a proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.
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