| antanagoge | |
| an'-ta-na'-go-gee | from
Gk. ant- “against” and anagoge “a leading up” |
| Also sp. antenagoge | |
| compensatio | |
| the recompencer |
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Putting a positive spin on something that is nevertheless acknowledged to be negative or difficult. | |
| Examples | ||
| "Many are
the paines and perils to be passed But great is the gaine and glorie at the last." "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." |
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| Related Figures | ||
| Sources: | Aquil. 14 ("antisagoge" [=antanagoge], "compensatio"); Putt. (1589) 224 ("antenagoge," "the recompencer") | |
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