Hypobole
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypobole is a noun meaning (rhetoric) A deliberate, intentional understatement.
Meaning
(rhetoric) A deliberate, intentional understatement.
More Meanings
- (rhetoric) A rhetorical figure in which several things are mentioned that seem to make claims against the argument, or in favor of the opposing side, but are then refuted one by one.
Word Forms
- hypoboles
Antonyms for hypobole
Common opposites include hyperbole.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anthypophora, antanagoge, addubitation, hypophora, paromologia, procatalepsis.
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