ALL meanings of antiphrasis
an·tiph·ra·sis
A a - noun antiphrasis the use of a word in a sense opposite to its normal one, esp for ironic effect 3
- noun antiphrasis the use of words or phrases in a sense opposite to the usual one, as for ironic effect 3
- noun antiphrasis (rhetoric) Use of a word or phrase in a sense not in accord with its literal meaning, especially for ironic or humorous effect. 1
- noun antiphrasis the use of a word in a sense opposite to its proper meaning. 1