accismus accismus
 ak-iz'-mus Gk. "coyness, affectation"
apparent refusal

A feigned refusal of that which is earnestly desired.
 
Examples
  I couldn't possibly take such charity from you.
Related Figures
 
 
  Sources: Bullinger 962


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