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Contrary

noun
/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/
Word Frequency: 29.4

Definitions

1.nounThe opposite.
2.nounOne of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true, , though they may both be false.
3.verbTo oppose; to frustrate.
4.verbTo impugn.
5.verbTo contradict (someone or something).
6.verbTo do the opposite of (someone or something).
7.verbTo act inconsistently or perversely; to act in opposition to.
8.verbTo argue; to debate; to uphold an opposite opinion.
9.verbTo be self-contradictory; to become reversed.
10.adjectiveOpposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
"contrary winds"
11.adjectiveOpposed; contradictory; inconsistent.
"What may be "politically correct" could be contrary to the teachings of Jesus."
12.adjectiveGiven to opposition; perverse; wayward.
"a contrary disposition; a contrary child"
13.adverbContrarily

Synonyms

witherwardantonymousoppositeadversewaywarddifferentperverseobstinateunfavourabledisobedientreverseunfavorable

Rhymes With

extraordinarycontemporarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarry
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