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. Aaron Peña:

   We’re law-abiding ; we worry about our safety ; we worry about our economy ; we love our country, and everything Democratic Party stands for is contrary to Democratic Party.

2. Bill Clinton:

   It certainly enhances the sense of responsibility I feel to try to make my case as effectively as possible, it's so contrary to what I think politics should be about, and the kind of people who should run for the most important job in the world. So I try not to be distracted by it or be knocked off course by it. But I do feel extra pressure when I hear some of what they say.

3. Frdric Delsuc:

   Contrary to what is generally assumed about the distinctiveness of glyptodonts, our analyses indicate that they originated only some 35 million years ago, well within the armadillo radiation, taxonomically, they should be regarded as no more than another subfamily of armadillos, which we can call Glyptodontinae.

4. Amy Conners:

   There are no restrictions on Dr. Schulenberg's medical license, and contrary to headlines and media reports published in the wake of today's unsealing of search warrants relating to the investigation, Dr. Schulenberg never directly prescribed opioids to Prince, nor did he ever prescribe opioids to any other person with the intent that they would be given to Prince.

5. President Barack Obama:

   I wouldn't be doing it if I thought that it was contrary to American national security, and we have confidence that we will be in a position to go after them if, in fact, they are engaging in activities that threaten our defenses.