Oxymoron
Nounविरोधाभासी शब्द
Definition
A figure of speech combining contradictory terms for rhetorical effect.
Contextual Sentence: "The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic example of an oxymoron."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Break into 'oxy' (sharp) + 'moron' (foolish) to visualize a sharp contradiction.
Synonyms
paradox
contradiction
antithesis
Antonyms
harmony
consistency