apophasis
nounfemininetécnico/ɐ.ˈpɔ.fɐ.zɨ/rare
a·pó·fa·se
Definition
(Rhetoric) The mention of something by denying that it will be mentioned, thereby drawing attention to it.
Saying 'I won't mention his criminal record' is an example of apophasis.
Politicians often use apophasis to introduce a negative topic indirectly.
Common collocations
figure of apophasisuse of apophasis
Etymology
Do grego 'apóphasis' (negação), pelo latim 'apophasis'.