n.; pl. Antitheses. /plu> [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to set against, to oppose; 'anti` against + &unr_; to set. See Thesis. ] 1. (Rhet.) An opposition or contrast of words or sentiments occurring in the same sentence; as, “The prodigal robs his heir; the miser robs himself.” “He had covertly shot at Cromwell; he how openly aimed at the Queen.” [ 1913 Webster ] 2. The second of two clauses forming an antithesis. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Opposition; contrast. [ 1913 Webster ] |