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Contrary

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Definitions for Contrary

noun
a relation of direct opposition
Synonyms
reverse opposite
Examples
  1. we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
noun
exact opposition
Examples
  1. public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
noun
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
adjective
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
Examples
  1. acts contrary to our code of ethics
  2. the facts point to a contrary conclusion
adjective
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
Examples
  1. `hot' and `cold' are contrary terms
adjective
resistant to guidance or discipline
Synonyms
obstinate perverse wayward
Examples
  1. Mary Mary quite contrary
  2. an obstinate child with a violent temper
  3. a perverse mood
  4. wayward behavior
adjective
in an opposing direction
Synonyms
adverse
Examples
  1. adverse currents
  2. a contrary wind

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