Which word is spelled correctly but means the opposite of its common use? Hint: 'Sanction,' 'Oversight,' 'Dust,' 'Screen.'

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All of them can be contronyms. Dust: to add dust (flour a cake) or remove dust. Screen: to show OR hide. Oversight: supervising OR failing to notice. Sanction: approve OR punish. English has dozens of contronyms.

Which word is spelled correctly but means the opposite of its common use? Hint: 'Sanction,' 'Oversight,' 'Dust,' 'Screen.'

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