What are some words where the "opposite" one means the same thing?

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For example, “flammable” and “inflammable” both describe an object that can easily catch on fire. I can also think of “ceased” and “deceased”, both of which can mean someone or something has been brought to an end.

edit: Some people are including words that can also mean its opposite (like sanction or table), those are cool too! The more weird words, the better!

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As a non-native English speaker, I always have to think a second extra about “terrific”, about it being negative or positive. Probably because it sound similar to “terrible”.

Or as an analog: horror - terror, horrific - terrific.


You’re right to think that, because that’s how both words began!

https://www.etymonline.com/word/terrific



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