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Contronyms: words that mean the opposite of what they mean.
By Mark A. McCutcheon 5 January 2016 @ 10:04am
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/75-contronyms-words-with-contradictory-meanings/
"The English language includes an interesting category of words and phrases called contronyms (also spelled contranyms, or referred to as autoantonyms) — terms that, depending on context, can have opposite or contradictory meanings. When you use these words, be sure the context clearly identifies which meaning is intended."
- Conway, Kyle. How To Read Like You Mean It (AU Press, 2023)
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