What do you call it when you say one thing but mean another?

What do you call it when you say one thing but mean another?

People who say things facetiously are being a little bit sarcastic, saying one thing and meaning another, or treating a serious subject in a funny way.

What is a stronger word for support?

SYNONYMS. hold up, bear, carry, prop up, keep up, bolster up, brace, shore up, underpin, buttress, reinforce. 2'he was struggling to support his family' SYNONYMS. provide for, provide sustenance for, maintain, sustain, keep, take care of, look after.

What other words can you use instead of for example?

Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other words, in particular, specifically, such as. On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while this may be true.