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Oxymoron

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear together in a phrase or expression.

Example sentence: "The living dead" is a classic example of an oxymoron – how can something be both alive and dead?

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing something that contains or consists of contradictory elements.

Example sentence: The movie provided an oxymoronic blend of intense action and quiet contemplation.

Part of Speech: Verb (rare, non-standard usage)

Definition: Rarely used as a verb, but can mean to use or employ oxymorons in speech or writing.

Example sentence: The poet cleverly oxymoroned his way through the stanza to create a lasting impact.

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