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antithesis
US /ænˈtɪθ.ə.sɪs/
UK /ænˈtɪθ.ə.sɪs/
1.
a person or thing that is in direct opposition to or contrast with another
:
•
Love is the
antithesis
of hatred.
•
His calm demeanor was the
antithesis
of her frantic energy.
:
opposite
converse
reverse
inverse
contrary
2.
the direct opposite
:
•
Poverty is the
antithesis
of wealth.
•
His actions were the
antithesis
of what he preached.
:
opposite
contrary
reverse
inverse
converse