Defn: The use of words in a sense opposite to their proper meaning; as when a court of justice is called a court of vengeance.
ANTIPHRASTIC; ANTIPHRASTICAL
An`ti*phras"tic, An`ti*phras"tic*al, a. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Pertaining to antiphrasis.
— An`ti*phras"tic*al*ly, adv.
ANTIPHTHISIC
An`ti*phthis"ic, a. (Med.)
Defn: Relieving or curing phthisis, or consumption.
— n.
Defn: A medicine for phthisis.
ANTIPHYSICAL
An`ti*phys"ic*al, a. Etym: [Pref. anti- + physical.]
Defn: Contrary to nature; unnatural.
ANTIPHYSICAL
An`ti*phys"ic*al, a. Etym: [Pref. anti- + Gr. (Med.)
Defn: Relieving flatulence; carminative.