Aposiopesis and Allusion

Aposiopesis

Aposiopesis noun - Breaking off in the middle of a sentence (as by writers of realistic conversations).
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Allusion and aposiopesis are semantically related. in turn of expression topic. In some cases you can use "Allusion" instead a noun "Aposiopesis".

Allusion

Allusion noun - Passing reference or indirect mention.
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Synonyms for Allusion

Aposiopesis and allusion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aposiopesis" instead a noun "Allusion".

Nearby Words: allusive, alluded, alluding, allusively
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