Hyperbole and Metalepsis

Hyperbole

Hyperbole noun - The representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts.
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Synonyms for Hyperbole

Metalepsis and hyperbole are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Metalepsis" with "Hyperbole", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: hyperbolize, hyperbolic, hyperbola

Metalepsis

Metalepsis noun - Substituting metonymy of one figurative sense for another.
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Synonyms for Metalepsis

Hyperbole and metalepsis are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Hyperbole" with "Metalepsis", this nouns are similar.
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