contranym

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈkɒn.tɹə.nɪm/

Noun

contranym noun

A word that has two opposing meanings, such as cleave (“stick together” or “split apart”).

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Synonyms

Janus word antagonym autoantonym contronym contranymy contronymy janus word antonym enantiosemy contrariety converse antonym contradictory antonym complementary antonym xenonymy converse oxymoron binary antonym

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