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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In rhetoric, a figure of speech expressing disparagement or ridicule.
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whichbe commented on the word diasyrm
Rhetorical device of condemning through faint praise. (from Phrontistery)
May 25, 2008
jmjarmstrong commented on the word diasyrm
JM considers diasyrm to be quite nice.
January 30, 2011