anadicrotism

/ˌænəˈdraɪkrəˌtɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or practice of reversing one’s words or phrases, often for emphasis or effect

“His anadicrotism in the speech was quite striking, as he repeatedly flipped his phrases to great comedic effect.”

Synonyms

  • antanaclasis
  • palistrocism

Antonyms

  • isochronism
  • isocolon