Antithesis
Pronunciation : An*tith"e*sis
Part of Speech : n.; pl. Antitheses.
Etymology : [L., fr. Gr. Thesis.]
Definition : 1. (Rhet.)
Defn: An opposition or contrast of words or sentiments occurring in the same sentence; as, "The prodigal robs his heir; the miser robs himself." "He had covertly shot at Cromwell; he how openly aimed at the Queen."
2. The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.
3. Opposition; contrast.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913