antithesis

US /ænˈtɪθ.ə.sɪs/
UK /ænˈtɪθ.ə.sɪs/
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1.

antithese, tegenstelling

a person or thing that is in direct opposition to or contrast with another

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Love is the antithesis of hatred.
Liefde is de antithese van haat.
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His calm demeanor was the antithesis of her frantic energy.
Zijn kalme houding was de antithese van haar hectische energie.
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oppositeconversereverseinversecontrary
2.

tegenovergestelde, antithese

the direct opposite

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Poverty is the antithesis of wealth.
Armoede is de antithese van rijkdom.
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His actions were the antithesis of what he preached.
Zijn daden waren de antithese van wat hij predikte.
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oppositecontraryreverseinverseconverse