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Contronym
A '''contronym''' is a word with two meanings. These two meanings are the opposites of each other. The meaning is gotunderstood by its [[context (language)|context]] in the [[sentence]].

;Examples:

*bolt: secure, run away
:''He bolted the door'', ''When he got scared, he bolted''
*cleave - split, adhere
:''The bow of the boat cleaved the water cleanly'',''He cleaved to his principles in spite of persecution''
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== Other websites ==
* [https://www.dailywritingtips.com/75-contronyms-words-with-contradictory-meanings/ 75 Contronyms] - one of the largest lists online


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