The RHP Contradictionary

THis is a thread about words that have two meanings that contradict each other.

Example - Dust.
-1. To remove dust. (Dusting)
-2. To sprinkle (Dust a cake with sugar)

Does anybody else know other words?

not really the same, but:

1)flamable - a material that is combustable
2)inflamable - a material that is combustable

go figure...

shell

-1 hard outer casing often protective
-2 explosive projectile

HOT!!!

1. want to get near.
2. Stay away

me
I'm a walking contradiction 😉

Sanction; 1. To authorize or allow 2. A measure aimed at prevention.

Cleave; 1. To separate or split 2. To adhere or stick fast.

What a great word!

Originally posted by bbarr
[b]Cleave; 1. To separate or split 2. To adhere or stick fast.

What a great word![/b]

Originally posted by eyeqpc
so good it had to be posted twice 🙂

Fast.
1. To move quickly.
2. To be immovable (stuck fast).

moot

1. Open to argument or debate, as in "that is a moot point." [formal definition]

2. NOT open to argument or debate [as used by most speakers]

Michael, my first name

Bible(or something) for Like God

Some other language for rebellious and disaster

Aint that bout a bitch?

Bad

1. Awful
2. Really good


Not 'bad' for an old codger eh? 😉