aposiopesis (6 synonym found)

Aposiopesis has 6 synonyms. The top synonyms for aposiopesis are speech, metaphor, simile, malapropism, abbreviation, syncope. Another word for aposiopesis is speech. Browse the full list below.


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What is a synonym for aposiopesis?

A common synonym for aposiopesis is speech. Other synonyms include metaphor, simile, malapropism, abbreviation.

How many synonyms does aposiopesis have?

Aposiopesis has 6 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does aposiopesis mean?

(n): an abrupt breaking-off in speech Example: "1982: This somewhat abrupt ending (or aposiopesis) is caused by a previous movement from the figure on the bed.


Definition of aposiopesis:

(n) : an abrupt breaking-off in speech
"1982: This somewhat abrupt ending (or aposiopesis) is caused by a previous movement from the figure on the bed. (Fowles, Mantissa)"
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Definition of aposiopesis:

(n) : an abrupt breaking-off in speech
"1982: This somewhat abrupt ending (or aposiopesis) is caused by a previous movement from the figure on the bed. (Fowles, Mantissa)"
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