Synonyms for apophasis
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Noun
1. Parasiopesis — an allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned
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Definitions
- n. 1
An allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned.
Related words
- Is a kind of
- irony
Forms
- Plural
- apophases → paralipses, preteritions…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| apophasis | steady | |
| paralipsis | steady | |
| preterition | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- paralipsis
- 11 letters
- preterition
- 12 letters
- parasiopesis