contronyms

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

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of contronym
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APA

contronyms. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contronyms

MLA

“contronyms.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contronyms. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “contronyms,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/contronyms.

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