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apophasis

noun

/əˈpɒfəsɪs/

Meaning

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

the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.

The protection, preservation, and careful management of natural resources and the environment.

The action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something.

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding