ANTITHESIS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ANTITHESIS?

Need another word that means the same as “antithesis”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “antithesis” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Antithesis” are: opposite, converse, reverse, reversal, inverse, obverse, contrast, opposition

Antithesis as a Noun

Definitions of "Antithesis" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “antithesis” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A rhetorical or literary device in which an opposition or contrast of ideas is expressed.
• (in Hegelian philosophy) the negation of the thesis as the second stage in the process of dialectical reasoning.
• Exact opposite.
• A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.
• A contrast or opposition between two things.
• The juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance.

Synonyms of "Antithesis" as a noun (8 Words)

contrast	The opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared. In contrast to.
converse	A proposition obtained by conversion. His converse at such seasons was always elevating.
inverse	Something inverted in sequence or character or effect. When the direct approach failed he tried the inverse.
obverse	The side of a coin or medal bearing the head or principal design. True solitude is the obverse of true society.
opposite	A relation of direct opposition. The literal is the opposite of the figurative.
opposition	A contrast or antithesis. The opposition between practical and poetic language.
reversal	The act of reversing the order or place of. There was a reversal of autonomic function.
reverse	Reverse gear on a motor vehicle the position of a gear lever or selector corresponding to this. His touchdown came after he had scampered 58 yards on a reverse with McMahon.

Usage Examples of "Antithesis" as a noun

• Love is the antithesis of selfishness.
• Figures of speech such as antithesis.
• His theory is the antithesis of mine.
• The antithesis between occult and rational mentalities.
• His sermons were full of startling antitheses.

Associations of "Antithesis" (30 Words)

ambivalence	Mixed feelings or emotions. The law s ambivalence about the importance of a victim s identity.
antithetic	Sharply contrasted in character or purpose. Practices entirely antithetical to her professed beliefs.
antithetical	Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible. People whose religious beliefs are antithetical to mine.
competition	The activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others. I walked round to check out the competition.
competitor	The contestant you hope to defeat. Our main industrial competitors.
conflicting	On bad terms. Conflicting opinions.
contradiction	A combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another. He spoke as if he thought his claims were immune to contradiction.
contradictory	A contradictory proposition. Politically he exhibited contradictory behaviour.
contrary	A contrary proposition. He ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal.
converse	Turned about in order or relation. His converse at such seasons was always elevating.
counterpart	One of two copies of a legal document. The minister held talks with his French counterpart.
discrepant	Not in agreement. Widely discrepant statements.
enemy	A personal enemy. This man was her sworn enemy.
incompatible	Used especially of drugs or muscles that counteract or neutralize each other’s effect. Incompatible colors.
inconsistency	The fact or state of being inconsistent. The inconsistency between his expressed attitudes and his actual behaviour.
inconsistent	Not capable of being made consistent or harmonious. Inconsistent with the roadmap.
inharmonious	Not in harmony. An inharmonious negative state of mind.
ironic	Characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is. His mouth curved into an ironic smile.
irony	A trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs. The irony is that I thought he could help me.
objector	A person who expresses opposition to or disagreement with something. Objectors to the housing plans.
opponent	A person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice. An opponent of the economic reforms.
oppose	Be against; express opposition to. A workers movement opposed the regime.
opposing	Characterized by active hostility. The brothers fought on opposing sides in the war.
opposite	Characterized by opposite extremes completely opposed. We were opposites in temperament.
opposition	The action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with. Her Majesty s loyal opposition.
outmaneuver	Defeat by more skillful maneuvering. My new supervisor knows how to outmaneuver the boss in most situations.
oxymoron	Conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence.
paradox	A statement that contradicts itself. The liar paradox.
paradoxical	Seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true. By glorifying the acts of violence they achieve the paradoxical effect of making them trivial.
rival	Be the rival of be in competition with. Nothing can rival cotton for durability.