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contrary

/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The opposite.
  2. One of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true, , though they may both be false.
  3. To oppose; to frustrate.
  4. To impugn.
  5. To contradict (someone or something).
  6. To do the opposite of (someone or something).
  7. To act inconsistently or perversely; to act in opposition to.
  8. To argue; to debate; to uphold an opposite opinion.
  9. Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
  10. Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.
  11. Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.
  12. Contrarily

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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