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oxymoronFigure of speech involving the combination of two or more words that are normally opposites, in order to startle. Bittersweet is an oxymoron, as are cruel to be kind and beloved enemy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Alcune hanno un potenziale da oximoron, del tipo "di vigore e di pace," dove i due termini vivono in una potenziale contraddizione dal momento che l'idea di "vigore" suggerisce tendenza al movimento e al conflitto, mentre quella di "pace" suggerisce quella opposta di quiete e di mancanza di conflitto. |
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