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PRETERITION Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word preterition. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word preterition. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PRETERITION

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apophasis
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• mentioning something by saying it will not be mentioned

paraleipsis
nounn
noun

• suggesting by deliberately concise treatment that much of significance is omitted

paralepsis
nounn
noun

• suggesting by deliberately concise treatment that much of significance is omitted

paralipsis
nounn
noun

• suggesting by deliberately concise treatment that much of significance is omitted

Best Hypernyms For PRETERITION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for preterition, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
rhetorical device

Alternatives for APOPHASIS

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