Usually means: Word with two opposite meanings.
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  1. Janus word: Merriam-Webster
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  5. Janus word: Merriam-Webster
  6. Janus word: Wiktionary

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Definitions from Wiktionary (Janus word)

▸ noun:  A word that has two contradictory meanings; contranym.

Similar:
contranym, autoantonym, contronym, oxymoron, double meaning, contronymy, paradox, equivoque, enantiosemy, contranymy, more...

Opposite:
contronym, auto-antonym, antagonym

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Similar:
contranym, autoantonym, contronym, oxymoron, double meaning, contronymy, paradox, equivoque, enantiosemy, contranymy, more...

Opposite:
contronym, auto-antonym, antagonym



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