Vocabulary Entry

paraleipsis

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noun

A rhetorical device that emphasizes a point by deliberately omitting certain details or by making a statement that suggests more than it explicitly states.

Example Sentences

"In his speech, the politician used paraleipsis to draw attention to the corruption in the opposition party without naming names."

"The author employed paraleipsis to hint at the protagonist's dark past without fully revealing it."

"Through paraleipsis, the critic managed to underscore the flaws in the film while praising its cinematography."