hypobole

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Synonyms: hyperbole, hypobolum, hypocone, hyponome

Antonyms: hyperbole, hypobolum, hypocone, hyponome

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|rhetoric}} A [[rhetorical]] [[figure]] in which several things are mentioned that seem to make claims against the [[argument]], or [[in favor of]] the opposing side, but are then [[refute]]d one by one.
2. {{lb|en|rhetoric}} A [[deliberate]], [[intentional]] [[understatement]].

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