"contronym" meaning in All languages combined

See contronym on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: contronym [singular], contronyms [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A contronym is a word with two different meanings, which are the opposite of each other. The meaning can only be understood in the context of the sentence.
    Sense id: simple-contronym-en-noun-ADcst7BE
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