Meaning Of The Word Antiphrasis

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What's The Definition Of Antiphrasis?

antiphrasis in American English
the use of words or phrases in a sense opposite to the usual one, as for ironic effect
noun: the use of a word in a sense opposite to its proper meaning

antiphrasis in British English
noun: the use of a word in a sense opposite to its normal one, esp for ironic effect

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