Words that are opposite or nearly opposite in meaning are called antonyms.
Examples are big and small, or long and short. Not all words have antonyms.
When two antonyms are used together for effect, it is called an oxymoron.
(see the related question)
There are no words that have a opposite meaning for 'pincers'.
Words close in meaning.
CONTRANYM
Some examples of words with the opposite meaning ("antonyms") as income are:expenditure (or expenses)spendingoutgocostsbills
Synonyms are words that have the same meaning..... S = same Antonyms are words that have opposite
Words that are opposite in meaning are known as antonyms.
Words that are opposite or nearly opposite in meaning are called antonyms.Examples are big and small, or long and short. Not all words have antonyms.When two antonyms are used together for effect, it is called an oxymoron.(see the related question)
Words that have opposite meanings are called antonyms. Examples include "hot" and "cold," "fast" and "slow," and "happy" and "sad."
There are no words that have a opposite meaning for 'pincers'.
Words close in meaning.
generous
To me that is the *true* definition of irony: when the words expressed are the exact opposite of true feeling or meaning. Unless you talk to Alanis Morissette...
CONTRANYM
Some examples of words with the opposite meaning ("antonyms") as income are:expenditure (or expenses)spendingoutgocostsbills
A synonym of course. An antonym for a word that is defined for hvaing the opposite or nearly the opposite meaning.
healthy
"Happening in the opposite to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement" Ironic means using words to mean the opposite of the literal meaning. Ironic means using words to mean the opposite of the literal meaning.