This is the linguistic term for a single word that carries two oppo...

Q: This is the linguistic term for a single word that carries two opposite meanings, such as cleave, sanction or dust.

Survey says top answers: 1. A contronym (1000 points); 2. A homograph (0 points); 3. A heteronym (0 points); 4. A portmanteau (0 points). The number one answer is "A contronym" with 1000 points. This Family Feud style question has 4 popular survey responses.

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QThis is the linguistic term for a single word that carries two opposite meanings, such as cleave, sanction or dust.

#1A contronym1000

#2A homograph0

#3A heteronym0

#4A portmanteau0

Total points: 1000. The #1 answer "A contronym" is worth 1000 points. Use these Family Feud style survey answers for your game night!

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This is the linguistic term for a single word that carries two opposite meanings, such as cleave, sanction or dust.

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