Definitions

1. noun

The act or practice of intentionally omitting words from a statement to imply something more strongly than if the words were explicitly stated.

“The politician’s aposiopeses were criticized for being misleading and confusing to the public.”

2. noun

A figure of speech that involves the intentional omission of words from a statement to create a stronger impression or convey a particular emotion.

“The poet’s use of aposiopeses added depth and complexity to the poem, engaging the reader’s imagination.”