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Occurs when a speak or speaker says one thing while meaning the opposite?

The term you're looking for is sarcasm.

Sarcasm is a form of verbal irony where the speaker says something that is the opposite of what they actually mean. This is often done to be humorous or to express a negative opinion in a more subtle way.

For example:

* "Oh, great, another sunny day in the desert. Just what I needed." (The speaker is actually complaining about the hot weather.)

* "You're doing a great job at cleaning your room, I can see it." (The speaker is being sarcastic because the room is messy.)

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