Synonyms for contrary to
con·tra·ry to

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1. contrary topreposition

   Synonyms:
   contra

2. contrary topreposition

   despite

   Synonyms:
   contra

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1. Jeb Bush:

   And as a candidate, contrary to someone who has been listening and learning along the way, I'll offer up alternatives to the path we're on as well, so I'll be more specific on policy.

2. Lyubov Sobol:

   Labeling us as extremists — contrary to the common sense and to the laws of this country, because obviously we're not involved in any extremism — is quite a serious attack on our organization. We will have to survive in completely different conditions, but I am sure our work won't stop.

3. The FA:

   A comment posted on the Manchester United striker’s Instagram page was insulting, abusive, improper and brought the game into disrepute contrary to FA Rule E3.1, the post also constitutes an ‘aggravated breach’, which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included reference, whether express or implied, to colour and/or race and/or ethnic origin.

4. Josh Marion:

   While his brother and many other male royals chose not to wear a ring, Harry is wearing a platinum ring with a textured, sophisticated finish, the fact that he chose to wear a wedding band is very modern, which goes against tradition within the royal family. His band is also platinum and not Welsh gold, which runs contrary to royal tradition as well.

5. Ben Carson:

   They're seeing that 50 years of these policies have not resulted in improvement and has really resulted in worsening the situation, a lot of people in the minority community -- contrary to popular opinion, all they want is a fair chance. All they want is an opportunity to succeed.