periphrase

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Synonyms: paraphrase, periphrasis, periphrases, periphrased

Antonyms: paraphrase, periphrasis, periphrases, periphrased

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|rhetoric}} The use of more words than are necessary to express the idea; a roundabout, or indirect, way of speaking; [[circumlocution]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To express by [[#Noun|periphrase]] or [[circumlocution]].
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To use circumlocution.

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