apophasis

Noun

Rhetorical device wherein the speaker or writer brings up a subject by either denying it, or denying that it should be brought up.

ریشه

From Greek apophasis, from apophanai ‘to say no’, from apo ‘away’ + phanai ‘to say’.

مثال

• The politician used apophasis to subtly insult his opponent.
• Apophasis is a common rhetorical device in debates.
• He mentioned the scandal through apophasis, claiming it was not worth discussing.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Use apophasis Apophasis in debates Mention through apophasis