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Punkybrewster  +  848262 Wed, 05 Aug 09 12:06 PM
The word contronym is used to refer to words that are their own antonyms.

For example:

  • transparent = invisible, obvious
  • bolt - secure, run away


Can you think of some more?
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Mister Micawber  +  848443 Wed, 05 Aug 09 02:43 PM
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ferdis  +  848482 Wed, 05 Aug 09 03:07 PM
If you google on contronym, you will find a whole list.
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Clive  +  849950 Thu, 06 Aug 09 03:19 PM
Hi,

Have a look here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto-antonym

 

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