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Syn`cho`re´sis

n.

1.

(Rhet.) A concession made for the purpose of retorting with greater force.

synchoresis

the making of a concession that will leave one’s opponent open to a sharp retort. — synchoretic, adj.

See also: Rhetoric and Rhetorical Devices

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