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the act of expressing one's true opinion or intention by saying the opposite of one's thoughts in order to make one's remarks forceful, especially by praising and not blaming

sarcasm

humor paradox satire twist wit banter burlesque contempt contrariness criticism derision incongruity jibe mockery quip raillery repartee reproach ridicule taunt mordancy sardonicism
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1) of, using, expressing, irony (ironic)

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