How do you pronounce apophasis?

apophasis is pronounced as /əˈpɒfəsɪs/.

🗣️apophasis

noun

/əˈpɒfəsɪs/

A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.

The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'

paralipsis, preterition, rhetorical device, insinuation

direct mention, explicit statement

use apophasis, rhetorical apophasis, classic apophasis

A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.

The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.

a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with

An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.

Critical observation or examination.

attention to something; a written or printed announcement