apophasis s 修』故抑其词
N the device of mentioning a subject by stating that it will not be mentioned 故抑其词, 以求婉达 [rhetoric]
I shall not discuss his cowardice or his treachery
The attorney's use of apophasis aimed to discredit his rival without accusing him of anything outright.
这位律师没有直接指控对手的罪行，而是通过婉转表述来达到使其名誉扫地的目的。
Apophasis Allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned, as in I will not bring up my opponent's questionable financial dealings.
阳否阴述通过否认某事物将被提到来加以暗示，如在句子我不想提及竞争对手其令人置疑的财政交易。
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