Yes! They are called Contronyms - words that are their own antonyms, depending on usage.
To all who love the English language, here are a few examples
DUST: can mean ‘to add fine particles’ or ‘to remove fine particles’.
LEFT: can mean both ‘remaining’ and ‘departed’.
OFF: can mean both ‘activated’ and ‘deactivated’.
Eg:- “Set off” - Activated
“ Switch off - Deactivated
OVERSIGHT: means both ‘watchful care’ and ‘an inadvertent error’.
SCREEN: can mean both ‘to show’ and ‘to hide’.
SANCTION: can mean both ‘a penalty for disobeying a law’ and ‘official permission or approval for an action.
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