#68 antithesis

#68 antithesis- the exact opposite, contrast or opposition; the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, phrases or words so as to produce an effect of balance.

-C15 via Latin, Greek anti tithenai- to place

An example of antithesis is, "My words fly up, my thoughts remain below."

Socialism is the antithesis of free-market capitalism.

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