Saying the opposite word to what you mean

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Antiphrasis is the rhetorical device of saying the opposite of what is actually meant in such a way that it is obvious what the true intention is. Some authors treat and use antiphrasis just as irony, euphemism or litotes.

What do you call someone who is your opposite?

contrarian: a person who takes a contrary position or attitude.

What is another name for hypocrisy?

What is another word for hypocrisy?

insincerity	deception
quackery	pietism
casuistry	glibness
mockery	falseness
pharisaicalness	deceptiveness

What are some examples of hypocrisy?

An example of a hypocrite is a person who says they care about the environment, but are constantly littering. A person who pretends to be what he or she is not; specif., one who pretends to be pious, virtuous, etc.

How can you detect a liar?

Here are a few techniques to determine if someone is telling the truth or not.

1. Start by asking neutral questions.
2. Find the hot spot.
3. Watch body language.
4. Observe micro-facial expressions.
5. Listen to tone, cadence, and sentence structures.
6. Watch for when they stop talking about themselves.

What is worse than a liar quotes?

“The only thing worse than a liar is a liar that’s also a hypocrite!”

Can a liar ever change?

You can’t always change the behavior of a liar, but you can change how you feel and react to them. Once you learn to change your emotions about a situation you begin to see a lot more options. If you are honest with the situation you will realize that your happiness is more important than their behavior anyways.

What is the saying about lying?

“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” “Above all, don’t lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others.

What is it called when you say the opposite of what you mean?

Antiphrasis is the rhetorical device of saying the opposite of what is actually meant in such a way that it is obvious what the true intention is. Some authors treat and use antiphrasis just as irony, euphemism or litotes.

What is it called when you can’t understand what someone is saying?

If you can’t hear or understand something, it’s unintelligible (and probably frustrating too). Definitions of unintelligible. adjective.

When you say the opposite of what you think?

1: the use of words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny a writer known for her clever use of irony “What a beautiful view,” he said, his voice dripping with irony, as he looked out the window at the alley.

What causes saying the wrong words?

Aphasia results from damage to one or more of the areas of the brain responsible for language. Aphasia can occur suddenly, such as after a stroke (most common cause) or head injury or brain surgery, or may develop more slowly, as the result of a brain tumor, brain infection or neurological disorder such as dementia.

What is a person who says one thing and does another?

A hypocrite preaches one thing, and does another. The word hypocrite is rooted in the Greek word hypokrites, which means “stage actor, pretender, dissembler.” So think of a hypocrite as a person who pretends to be a certain way, but really acts and believes the total opposite.

What is it when you say something to mean something else?

Simile is when two things are compared using the words like or as, as in “cheeks as red as roses” or “hair like fire”; metaphor is when a word or phrase that literally means something else is used figurative in order to describe another thing, as in “drowning in debt.” Many people claim that hyperbole, simile, and

What is it called when you mix up words when speaking?

This is known as stuttering. You may speak fast and jam words together, or say “uh” often. This is called cluttering. These changes in speech sounds are called disfluencies.

Why am I suddenly stumbling over my words?

Anxiety, especially if it crops up when you’re in front of a lot of people, can lead to dry mouth, stumbling over your words, and more troubles that can get in the way of speaking. It’s OK to be nervous. Don’t worry so much about being perfect. Taking that pressure off of yourself might get your words flowing again.

What is it called when someone can’t talk?

Mute: A mute is a person who does not speak, either from an inability to speak or an unwillingness to speak. The term “mute” is specifically applied to a person who, due to profound congenital (or early) deafness, is unable to use articulate language and so is deaf-mute.

What does contradict mean in simple terms?

English Language Learners Definition of contradict: to say the opposite of (something that someone else has said): to deny the truth of (something): to deny or disagree with what is being said by (someone): to not agree with (something) in a way that shows or suggests that it is false, wrong, etc.

When something means the opposite?

A contronym, often referred to as a Janus word or auto-antonym, is a word that evokes contradictory or reverse meanings depending on the context. Specifically, a contronym is a word with a homonym (another word with the same spelling but different meaning) that is also an antonym (a word with the opposite meaning).

What is the meaning of Antiphrasis?

[an‐tif‐ră‐sis] A figure of speech in which a single word is used in a sense directly opposite to its usual meaning, as in the naming of a giant as ‘Tiny’ or of an enemy as ‘friend’; the briefest form of irony. Adjective: antiphrastic.

What is the difference between dysphasia and aphasia?

What is the difference between aphasia and dysphasia? Some people may refer to aphasia as dysphasia. Aphasia is the medical term for full loss of language, while dysphasia stands for partial loss of language. The word aphasia is now commonly used to describe both conditions.

What can cause temporary aphasia?

Temporary aphasia (also known as transient aphasia) can be caused by a seizure, severe migraine, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), also called a ministroke. Causes of aphasia include:

• Stroke.
• Heady injury (trauma)
• Brain tumor.
• Brain infection.
• Progressive neurological disorder.

Why do I forget words when speaking?

Aphasia is a communication disorder that makes it hard to use words. It can affect your speech, writing, and ability to understand language. Aphasia results from damage or injury to language parts of the brain. It’s more common in older adults, particularly those who have had a stroke.

Данная статья предназначена словам и словосочетаниям, их изучения и практики по материалам Рут Геирнс и Стюарта Редмана, которые являются преподавателями-экспертами по преподаванию словарного запаса и письменных материалов. В данной статье мы научимся говорить о смысле слов и их стиле.

Новые слова и словосочетания:

• synonymous [si´naniməs] синонимичный
• sense [sens] смысл;  in one sense – в каком-то смысле
• interchangeable [ɪ̱ntə(r)tʃe͟ɪnʤəb(ə)l] взаимозаменяемый
• ambiguous [æmbɪ̱gjuəs] двусмысленный, дающий двоякое толкование; ambiguity [ˌæmbɪ’gjuːɪtɪ] – двусмысленность
• interpret smth [ɪn´tɜ͟ː(r)prɪt] истолковывать, интерпретировать что-л.; interpretation [ɪntɜ͟ː(r)prɪ´te͟ɪʃ(ə)n] – толкование, интерпретация
• transparent [trænspæ̱rənt, AM -pe̱r-] ясный, понятный (о языке); opaque [oʊpe͟ɪk] – неясный, непонятный (о языке)
• self—explanatory [ˌselfɪk’splænəto:ri] не требующий объяснений, самоочевидный
• precise [prɪsa͟ɪs] точный; precision [prɪsɪ̱ʒ(ə)n] – точность
• virtually [vɜ͟ː(r)tʃuəli] почти, почти что; virtually the same – почти тоже самое; virtually impossible – практически невозможное; virtually certain – почти что конкретный, определенный

• irony [a͟ɪrəni] ирония, злая насмешка; with heavy irony – с жестокой иронией; a trace/hint of irony – следы иронии; ironic [aɪrɒ̱nɪk] – иронический
• sarcasm [sɑ͟ː(r)kæzəm] сарказм (также злая насмешка, но в отличие от иронии, сарказм используется с целью навредить, оскорбить людей, а ирония используется с целью лишь пошутить); sarcastic[sɑː(r)kæ̱stɪk] – саркастический, язвительный
• figurative meaning [fɪ̱gərətɪv, AM -gjər-] переносный смысл; literal meaning [lɪ̱tərəl] прямой смысл; figuratively/literally – в переносном/в прямом смысле
• literary [lɪ̱tərəri, AM -reri] – литературный, книжный (о словах и стиле)
• disapproving [dɪ̱səpru͟ːvɪŋ] – неодобрительный (об использовании слов)
• old—fashioned = dated – устаревший (также об использовании слов); in current use – в употреблении (о словах, которые еще не устарели и в данный момент употребляются)
• slang [slæ̱ŋ] – сленг (очень неофициальные слова, которые нельзя употреблять в формальных ситуациях)
• pejorative [pəʤɒ̱rətɪv, AM -ʤɔ͟ːr-] = derogatory [dɪrɒ̱gətri, AM -tɔːri] – уничижительный, умаляющий (используются при выражении критики или же неодобрения)
• insulting [ɪnsʌ̱ltɪŋ] – оскорбительный; deliberately insulting – осознанно оскорбительный; highlyinsulting – очень оскорбительный; insult smb [ɪnsʌ̱lt] – оскорблять кого-либо
• make fun of smb = poke fun at smb – высмеивать кого-либо, подшучивать над кем-либо; mock smb – издеваться над кем-либо (копируя поведение этого человека)

Sample Sentences: внимательно прочитайте предложения на примеры пройденных слов и словосочетаний и обратите внимание на их употребление в предложениях:

• Are the words “phase” and “stage” synonymous? – In one sense, they’re interchangeable. They both mean a particular point in a process.
• It’s a bit ambiguous to say “She’s a good student”, isn’t it? – Yes, you can interpret it in different ways. “Good” can mean well behaved or hard-working.
• The meaning of “wrapping paper” is transparent, isn’t it? – Yes, it’s self-explanatory – just paper for wrapping presents and stuff.
• Can you give me a more precise definition of soul? – Well, it’s virtually the same as spirit – the part of you that exists after you die. But it can also mean your inner character.
• “Thank you, Sam”, she said, with heavy irony. In fact, Sam had hardly helped at all.
• “I’ve broken your CD”- “Oh, that’s just great”, was her sarcastic reply.
• Slim is used figuratively in the sentence: “Many firms are slimmer than they were”.
• Heart can be used in a literary way, for example, “She put her hand on her heart”.
• The dictionary marks stupid as “disapproving”.
• Spiffing means great, but it’s very old-fashioned.
• In slang, wicked means “very good”.
• His pejorative comments about my essay upset me.
• He called Mary an “old woman”: how insulting!
• Stop poking fun at her!
• He’s always mocking her country accent.

Practice:

Practice 1: Translate into Russian:

Old-fashioned; synonymous; mock smb; pejorative; in one sense; disapproving; poke fun at smb.; deliberately insulting; interchangeable; literary; highly insulting; ambiguous; figurative meaning; ambiguity; literal meaning; transparent; figuratively; opaque; literally; literary; self-explanatory; sarcasm; precise; sarcastic; precision; virtually; a trace/hint of irony; virtually the same; with heavy irony; virtually impossible; virtually certain.

Practice 2: Translate into English:

Высмеивать кого-либо; устаревший; почти что определенный; с жесткой иронией; синонимичный; неодобрительный; практически невозможный; сарказм, почти что тоже самое; издеваться над кем-либо, копируя его поведение; точный, следы иронии; уничижительный; в каком-то смысле; саркастический; почти что; осознанно оскорбительный; переносный смысл; двусмысленность; не требующий объяснений; взаимозаменяемый; двусмысленный; прямой смысл; литературный, книжный; очень оскорбительный; ясный (о языке), в прямом смысле, неясный (о языке), в переносном смысле.

Practice 3: What are the synonyms?

• Old-fashioned
• Pejorative
• Make fun of

Practice 4: What are the antonyms?

• Transparent
• Figurative
• Old-fashioned

Practice 5: Find the right words:

1)   Almost; very nearly

2)  Having the same or nearly the same meaning

3)  Clear and accurate

4)   The meaning of a word or phrase

5)   Easy to understand and not needing more explanation

6)   When you can use one word instead of the other and the effect will be the same

7)   Of language, easy to understand

   Able to be explained in different ways

9)   Decide that something has a particular meaning

10)  Rude or offensive

11)  The use of words to say the opposite of what you mean, often humorously

12)  Expressing disapproval or criticism

13)  The use of words to say the opposite of what you mean in order to be unpleasant to somebody

14)  Very informal words which are not suitable in formal situations

15)  Of words, not used with their literal meaning

16)  Of words, no longer modern or fashionable

17)  Used of the kind of language you find in stories and poems.

18)  Often used in dictionaries, showing that something is bad or wrong

Practice 6: Insert the Russian equivalents into the brackets:

1)   If you want to make something clear, it’s better to avoid (двусмысленности).

2)   She always expresses herself with accuracy and (точностью).

3)   Hide and conceal are very similar, but not completely (синонимичны)

4)   In most contexts, get better and improve are (взаимозаменяемы).

5)   I think this sentence is open to (истолкованию).

6)   The instructions were (самоочевидными); a child could understand them.

7)   The word racist has a negative meaning and is marked (неодобрительное) in the dictionary.

   Her written work is very (литературная): it’s a bit like reading a novel by Charles Dickens.

9)   The children (высмеивали) Josie because of her red hair; it was very cruel of them.

10)  My brother’s live abroad for years. He tends to use a lot of informal language and (сленг) which is not (в употреблении) , so some of his speech sounds rather (устаревшей).

11)  Does this phrase have a positive meaning, or is it (уничижительная)?

12)  I know the (прямой смысл) of flood, but what does it mean when it’s used (в переносномсмысле)?

13)  The (прямой смысл) of curtain is “a piece of cloth which covers a window”.

14)  The curtain fell on her career is (в переносном смысле), meaning “her career ended”.

15)  I hate people (высеивающих) my pronunciation.

16)  She told him his acting was brilliant without (следов иронии).

17)  He uses (сарказм) as a way of (оскорбления) people.

18)  I got upset when my teacher (перекопировал) the way I pronounced “castle”.

19)  He was being (ироничным) – he didn’t mean any harm.

20)  Telling me I was a second-rate journalist was (очень оскорбительным).