Janus words

A form of Janus word — A word that has two contradictory meanings; a contronym.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Janus word
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APA

Janus words. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Janus%20words

MLA

“Janus words.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Janus%20words. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Janus words,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Janus%20words.

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