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charientism

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Definitions of charientism word

  • noun charientism (rhetoric) A figure of speech wherein a taunting expression is softened by a jest; an insult veiled in grace. 1
  • noun charientism (rhetoric, rare) A figure of speech wherein an insult is disguised as or softened by a jest. 0

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Parts of speech for Charientism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

charientism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

charientism usage trend in Literature

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