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oxymoron

/ˌɒksɪˈmɒrən/ noun · British & US
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What does oxymoron mean?

noun

A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, typically in a phrase or expression, such as 'deafening silence' or 'jumbo shrimp'.

Example

"The politician's promise of 'free' healthcare was an oxymoron, as it would require significant taxes."

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