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oxymoron

A two word phrase in which the words ironically contradict each other.
Forced democracy
military intelligence
healthy tan
free trade
black gold
peacemaker missile
peace officer
just war
amicable divorce
by Ruth April 14, 2003
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A contradiction in terms. Contrary to what some people will tell you, from Limerick to Florida, it does NOT mean a stupid ox. Derived instead from the Greek words oxy (sharp) and moros (dull).
Examples of oxymorons:

sunny night
military intelligence
compassionate conservative
ethical landlord
honest politician
open-minded altie
Christian Democrat
to appear invisible
deafening silence
friendly fire
charm offensive
civil war
by Fearman December 30, 2007
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A moron who is also a waste of oxygen or something idk.
fuck you, oxymoron.
by couldtn't October 4, 2019
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A sentence or phrase of contradictions that seem to make no sense upon first perusal but actual does on closer inspection. A common misconception is that any set of contradicting words placed together makes an oxymoron; but a phrase or sentence is truly not an oxymoron unless it actually DOES make sense, even if it might not seem to.
Parting is such sweet sorrow.

Faith unfaithful made him falsely true.
by makariln August 5, 2003
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Two words that means the exact opposite of the next word.
Two words that conflict eachother
Examples of an oxymoron:
Obama Care
Naturally Artificial
Toyota Stop
by WAFFLES ARE THE BEST April 2, 2011
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Two words with disparate meanings, used together to form a nonsensical phrase.
by Cap'n Bullmoose April 26, 2005
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when a chick's nice warm mouth is giving a guy dome with ice in her mouth to create a contradicting sensation in the genital region
Alex: O's that oxymoron felt so good last night
O's: Did your cum freeze when it hit the ice
Alex: No because the warm mouth contradicted the freezing ice thus creating an oxymoron and a great feeling
by The cheating system February 21, 2011
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