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1. n. A saying in which two members of the sentence are contrasted; an antithetical proverb. Source: opted
2. A saying in which two members of the sentence are contrasted; an antithetical proverb. [Obs.] Italy, a paradise for horses, a hell for women, as the diverb goes. Burton. Source: webster
3. A saying in which two members of the sentence are contrasted;an antithetical proverb. [Obs.]Italy, a paradise for horses, a hell for women, as the diverb goes.Burton. Source: adambom

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antithetical contrasted members proverb saying sentence burton goes hell horses Italy Obs paradise women

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diver diverberate diverberation diverge diverged divergement divergence divergences divergencies divergency

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