Meaning Of The Word Apophasis

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Apophasis Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Apophasis?

apophasis in American English
noun: denial of one's intention to speak of a subject that is at the same time named or insinuated, as “I shall not mention Caesar's avarice, nor his cunning, nor his morality”

apophasis in British English
noun: the device of mentioning a subject by stating that it will not be mentioned

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