contranym or con·tro·nym [ kon-truh-nim ]
noun
1. Janus word.
Origin: First recorded in 1960–65; contra- + -(o)nym
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Word of the Day 08/28/19 Contranym
contranym or con·tro·nym [ kon-truh-nim ]
noun
1. Janus word.
Origin: First recorded in 1960–65; contra- + -(o)nym
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.
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