No, because "run" does not actually contradict "slow".
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∙ 14y agoYes, "run slow" can be considered an oxymoron since "run" implies speed and movement, while "slow" suggests a lack of speed. The words contradict each other in the context of running.
One example of this figure of speech is the oxymoron, where two seemingly opposite words are placed together to create a unique meaning, such as "jumbo shrimp" or "deafening silence."
The term for a phrase that uses antonyms to create an oxymoron is known as a "contradiction in terms." This literary device combines contradictory or opposite words for effect, often to create humor or emphasize a point.
In marked contrast to her usually cheerful demeanor, she appeared somber and distant at the funeral.
"Slow" in Welsh is "araf".
"Slow" in French is " lent".
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It is an oxymoron. By its definition, a private sector enterprise cannot be run by government.
It is possible to run at a slow place.
You slow Dow when you run by stoping your balance
George Carlin referred to "military intelligence" as an oxymoron in one of his comedy performances.
what is an oxymoron for vaguely
what is the purpose of an oxymoron
There is no antonym to oxymoron
The phrase "speedy turtle" is an example of oxymoron, where contradictory terms are combined to create a unique meaning or image. In this case, the slow-moving nature of a turtle contrasts with the idea of speed, creating a humorous or ironic effect.
The Oxymoron was created in 2007.
a long slow run is usually called LSD.. long slow distance. Otherwise, just "easy" or a "jog".
Is dry water a oxymoron