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an·to·nym
(ăn′tə-nĭm′)n.
A word having a meaning opposite to that of another word: The word "wet" is an antonym of the word "dry."
an′to·nym′ic adj.
an·ton′y·mous (ăn-tŏn′ə-məs) adj.
an·ton′y·my n.
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| Adj. | 1. | antonymous - of words: having opposite meanings synonymous - (of words) meaning the same or nearly the same |
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antonymous
adjectiveDiametrically opposed:
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