Synonyms of apophasis

6 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for apophasis is paralipsis. Other synonyms of apophasis are parasiopesis, praeteritio, preterition, apophatic theology and via negativa. The opposite of apophasis is cataphasis.

Synonyms and similar words for apophasis

paralipsisA figure of speech in which one pretends to ignore or omit something by actually mentioning it.
parasiopesisSynonym of paralipsis.
praeteritio
preterition

apophatic theology
via negativaA concept of God built up through negative statements about his nature.

cataphasisThe use of positive statements to affirm the truth of something.
via affirmativaA concept of God built up through positive statements about his nature.

noun An allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned.
noun A process of arriving at knowledge by statements of denial; particularly, developing a concept of God through negative assertions about his nature.

What is another word for apophasis?: Apophasis has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as paralipsis, parasiopesis, praeteritio, preterition, apophatic theology and via negativa.
What is the opposite of apophasis?: The opposite of apophasis is cataphasis.
What does apophasis mean?: Apophasis means an allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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