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Meaning of paradiastole | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/ˌpɛrədaɪˈæstəli/

Definitions

A form of euphemism in which a positive synonym is substituted for a negative word.

rhetoric

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

paradiazine paradichlorobenzene paradiddle paradiddle-diddle paradidymis paradigalla

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