antiphrasis
Noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Using 'passed away' instead of 'died' is a euphemism that softens the directness of the statement.
Definition:A softer or milder word or expression substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh.
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Example:When he said 'I'm not going to tell you,' and proceeded to do so, it was a form of paralipsis, contrasting with antiphrasis.
Definition:Stress by pretending to ignore or diminish something, usually by pretending to mention it only as an afterthought, contrasting with antiphrasis.
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