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antithesis

IPA pronunciation: /ænˈtɪθ.ə.sɪs/

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Russian meaning

Антитеза, полная противоположность

English definition

A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

Example

His reckless behavior is the exact antithesis of his philosophy.

Collocations

exact antithesis
direct antithesis
antithesis of democracy

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