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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

Equivalents

Français paradiastole

CEFR level

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

paradiazine paradichlorobenzene paradiddle paradiddle-diddle paradidymis paradigalla

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