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A term consisting of two contradictory words. Example: Tiny Giant. Note: the out come of the term does not affect wether or not it is an oxymoron. Also, the words have to contradict the meaning of the word, not just the word. Example: Liquid metal. Liquid metal is NOT an oxymoron. metal is usually solid, but it is not defined as such.
George Carlin referred to "military intelligence" as an oxymoron in one of his comedy performances.
A reference that lists words that have the same or similar meaning of the word you are looking up
The French word for words similar in meaning is synonyme.
Words similar in meaning to "encompasses" are "includes", "surrounds", and "contains".
Oxymoron.
A term consisting of two contradictory words. Example: Tiny Giant. Note: the out come of the term does not affect wether or not it is an oxymoron. Also, the words have to contradict the meaning of the word, not just the word. Example: Liquid metal. Liquid metal is NOT an oxymoron. metal is usually solid, but it is not defined as such.
This is an ambiguous question. It is not clear whether you are looking for words that have a similar sound, or a similar meaning to the word family. In terms of sound, familial sounds rather similar. In terms of meaning, clan, or relatives has a similar meaning.
The word for a word that is similar to another in meaning is synonym.
sprinted and jogged
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The word "subjugated" is similar in meaning to "oppressed." It also conveys the idea of being under the control or authority of another in a negative or unjust way.
George Carlin referred to "military intelligence" as an oxymoron in one of his comedy performances.
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no; an oxymoron is a phrase where the words are opposites of eachother, like loud silence, same difference or living dead. even the word oxymoron is an oxymoron, it's greek for sharp blunt!
A reference that lists words that have the same or similar meaning of the word you are looking up
The French word for words similar in meaning is synonyme.