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The use of words in a sense opposite to their proper meaning; as when a court of justice is called a court of vengeance.

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  1. n. The use of words in a sense opposite to their proper meaning; as when a court of justice is called a court of vengeance.
  2. n. the use of a word in a word/sense">sense opposite to its normal sense (especially in irony)
  3. The use of words in a sense opposite to their proper meaning; as when a court of justice is called a court of vengeance.
  4. The use of words in a sense opposite to their proper meaning;as when a court of justice is called a court of vengeance.
  5. n. the use of a word in a word/sense">sense opposite to its normal sense (especially in irony)