Rhet. [neut. sing. of Gr. ἀντίστροφ-ος turned in an opposite way, f. ἀντι-στρέφειν to turn to the opposite side.] An argument that is retorted upon an opponent.
1611. Speed, Hist. Gt. Brit., IX. xxiv. 55. But for the point wherein you touch vs … it is Antistrophon, and turneth a great deale better vpon you.
1642. Milton, Apol. Smect., Wks. 1851, 267. I turne his Antistrophon upon his owne head.
1818. in Todd; and in mod. Dicts.
