contranym

Meanings

Plural: contranyms

Noun

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

Origin / Etymology

From contra- + -nym, coined 1962 by Jack Herring as contronym.

Synonyms

antagonym, autoantonym, Janus word

Scrabble Score: 0

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Words With Friends Score: 19

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