Copemate...
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fajrdrakoI discovered another contronym today. I love the concept: words that mean the opposite of themselves. Fascinating. And it's suprising how many there are in English.
This one is in today's A Word a Day by Anu Garg.
copemate, also copesmate PRONUNCIATION:(KOP-mayt):
MEANING:noun:
1. An associate or friend.
2. An opponent or adversary.
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