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Apophases

UK
/əˈpɒfeɪzɪz/
US
/əˈpɑːfeɪzɪz/
ru

Translation apophases into russian

apophasis
Noun
apophases pl
raiting
apophasis
apophases pl
The speaker used apophasis to bring up a topic without directly addressing it.
Оратор использовал апофазис, чтобы затронуть тему, не обращаясь к ней напрямую.

Definitions

apophasis
Noun
raiting
A rhetorical device where the speaker or writer brings up a subject by either denying it or denying that it should be brought up.
In his speech, the politician used apophasis to criticize his opponent by saying, 'I won't even mention the numerous scandals he's been involved in.'

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