what is d name of a compound noun in which 1 word is contradictory to another?

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2007-07-07 02:46:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

are you thinking of an oxymoron?
giant shrimp, army intelligence,

2007-07-07 02:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by Kathi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Oxymoron: Yahoo Answers

2007-07-07 02:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by Denny Crane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think you mean an oxymoron. That would be something like jumbo shrimp or awfully good, terribly pretty, honest politician.

2007-07-07 02:52:41 · answer #3 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋