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Contrary

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Noun

reverse contrary opposite

Definition: a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"

contrary

Definition: exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"

contrary

Definition: a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

Definition: The opposite.

Verb

Definition: To oppose; to frustrate.

Adjective

contrary

Definition: very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"

contrary

Definition: of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"

contrary obstinate perverse wayward

Definition: resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"

adverse contrary

Definition: in an opposing direction; "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind"

Definition: Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

Adverb

Definition: Contrarily

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