otto (02/06/83)
Two other words that look as if they should be opposites, but mean the same thing, are ravel and unravel. George Otto Bell Labs, Indian Hill ----------------------
otto (02/06/83)
A friend recently pointed out to me that the word "livid" has an assortment of contradictory meanings: 1: black and blue 2: bright red 3: pal lid, white George Otto Bell Labs, Indian Hill ----------------------
custead (02/07/83)
Another word with "opposite" meanings is 'patronize'. You can patronize someone in a positive sense -- to be their patron; or in a negative sense -- to be condescending toward them. Guess which one prevails on the net. custead don't believe everything you read on usenet
death (02/14/83)
George Carlin had the definitive opinion regarding "flammable/inflammable" as a warning on automobiles...when you're about to collide with a truck bearing either logo, quickly put out any cigarettes. -=- dd
dave (02/17/83)
How about "tabling" a motion? To some it means "putting it on the table for discussion"; to others it's "putting it aside for later consideration [read, never]" Dave Sherman Toronto