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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'contrary'
1. (noun) reverse, contrary, opposite
a relation of direct opposition
Synonyms: reversal , turnabout , turnaround , setback , opposite , black eye , opposite word , reverse , verso , contrary , inverse , blow , antonym , opposition , opponent , reversion , reverse gearAntonyms: obedient , favorable , same , synonymous , favourable
2. (noun) contrary
exact opposition
Synonyms: reverse , opposite Antonyms: obedient , synonymous , favorable , same , favourable
3. (adj) contrary
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
Synonyms: reverse , opposite Antonyms: favourable , same , obedient , favorable , synonymous
4. (adj) contrary
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
Synonyms: perverse , obstinate , wayward , adverse Antonyms: favourable , obedient , synonymous , same , favorable
5. (adj) contrary
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
Synonyms: perverse , obstinate , wayward , adverse Antonyms: favorable , synonymous , favourable , obedient , same
6. (adj) contrary, obstinate, perverse, wayward
resistant to guidance or discipline
Synonyms: depraved , obdurate , unrepentant , obstinate , wayward , perverted , reprobate , stubborn , cussed , unregenerate , contrary , perverse , adverse Antonyms: favourable , same , synonymous , obedient , favorable
7. (adj) adverse, contrary
in an opposing direction
Synonyms: perverse , obstinate , untoward , inauspicious , wayward , contrary , adverse Antonyms: synonymous , favorable , same , favourable , obedient
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