A word which is defined as both itself and the opposite of itself.
E.G
“Because of their oversight, Russia was sanctioned by NATO”
Can mean that Russia was given approval (sanctioned) by NATO because of their vigilance (oversight)
Or that Russia was punished (sanctioned) by NATO because they egregiously overlooked something (oversight)
E.G
“Because of their oversight, Russia was sanctioned by NATO”
Can mean that Russia was given approval (sanctioned) by NATO because of their vigilance (oversight)
Or that Russia was punished (sanctioned) by NATO because they egregiously overlooked something (oversight)
Words that can perform or imply two directly contradictory actions are called contronyms
1. I clipped (attached) on a bow tie after I got my hair clipped (detached, cut off) at the barber shop
2. The House Oversight Committee’s role is to perform oversight (strenuous watchdog duties) by ensuring that no oversights (mistakes, errors) are made in the government
3. I screened (blocked) the light from my eyes so I could see the movie that was being screened (shown)
4. I was the latest to rent (buy) the apartment that my landlord had been renting (selling, leasing) for five years now
1. I clipped (attached) on a bow tie after I got my hair clipped (detached, cut off) at the barber shop
2. The House Oversight Committee’s role is to perform oversight (strenuous watchdog duties) by ensuring that no oversights (mistakes, errors) are made in the government
3. I screened (blocked) the light from my eyes so I could see the movie that was being screened (shown)
4. I was the latest to rent (buy) the apartment that my landlord had been renting (selling, leasing) for five years now
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2)A person that has to control everything!
Excuse me boss, this is my kingdom and I’m the ruler of this roost. I don’ts need separation of duties. I’m a Controlster!
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When you have ultimate control over your facial movements when presented with absolute hilarious situations/moments. The flawless poker-face.
Sally had Colbert Control when she convinced the drunkest group of people at a party that she was being hunted down by vicious ninja bears and that she needed their help.
by misszombie June 1, 2011
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Steve: "Do you remember what Jane did to Clint at that party last week? I totally got that on video, but I left my phone on the couch. When I got it back, the video was gone."
Mark: "Yeah, I don't know how she does it, but she's got great camera control. Nothing gets up with her in it."
Mark: "Yeah, I don't know how she does it, but she's got great camera control. Nothing gets up with her in it."
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