Definition of antiphrasis

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Antiphrasis (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.

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Antiphrasis :: Antiphrasis (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.
Antiphrastical :: Antiphrastical (a.) Pertaining to antiphrasis.
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