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Contranym
noun
/ˈkɒn.tɹə.nɪm/
Definitions
1.
noun
A word that has two opposing meanings, such as cleave (“stick together” or “split apart”).
Synonyms
Janus word
antagonym
autoantonym
contronym
contranymy
contronymy
janus word
antonym
enantiosemy
contrariety
converse antonym
contradictory antonym
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