aposiopesis vs reticence

aposiopesis

noun
  • An abrupt breaking-off in speech, often indicated in print using an ellipsis (…) or an em dash (—). 

reticence

noun
  • Avoidance of saying or reluctance to say too much; discretion, tight-lippedness; (countable) an instance of acting in this manner. 

  • Followed by of: discretion or restraint in the use of something. 

  • Often followed by to: hesitancy or reluctance (to do something). 

  • A silent and reserved nature. 

verb
  • To deliberately not listen or pay attention to; to disregard, to ignore. 

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