contranym
Pronunciation:
/ˈkɒn.tɹə.nɪm//ˈkɑn.tɹə.nɪm/noun
Definitions
A word that has two opposing meanings, such as cleave (“stick together” or “split apart”).
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/ˈkɒn.tɹə.nɪm//ˈkɑn.tɹə.nɪm/Definitions
A word that has two opposing meanings, such as cleave (“stick together” or “split apart”).