Contranym

A contranym describes single words that have two contradictory meanings.

​Some examples:

• Bolt – to secure or to flee
• Bound – heading to a destination or restrained from movement
• Left – remained or departed
• Oversight – failing to notice something or providing effective supervision
• Sanction – to approve or to boycott
• Weather – to withstand or to wear away

 
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