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contronym

The correct spelling is contronym.

How to pronounce contronym

noun

Say it like: Con-tro-nym

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

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Definition

noun

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

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