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apophasis
nounfemininetechnicalrare/ɐ.ˈpɔ.fɐ.zɨ/a·pó·fa·se
Definition
1(Rhetoric) The mention of something by denying that it will be mentioned, thereby drawing attention to it.
Usage examples
“Saying 'I won't mention his criminal record' is an example of apophasis.”
“Politicians often use apophasis to introduce a negative topic indirectly.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
figure of apophasisuse of apophasis