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Bullinger's Figures of Speech Used in the BibleBullinger's Figures of Speech

Cataplexis; or Menace

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Cataploce; or Sudden Exclamation

An Expression of Feeling by way of Menace

Cat´-a-pleex´-is. Greek, κατάπληξις, a striking down, terrifying menace.

This figure is used where the speaker or writer employs the language of menace.

Bibilography Information
Bullinger, E. W., D.D. Entry for 'Cataplexis; or Menace'. Bullinger's Figures of Speech Used in the Bible. https://www.studylight.org/​lexicons/​eng/​bullinger/​cataplexis-or-menace.html.
 
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