Synonyms for on the contrary
on the con·tra·ry

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1. on the contraryadverb

   Synonyms:
   contrariwise

2. on the contraryadverb

   opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed

   Synonyms:
   far from it, contrariwise, if anything, au contraire

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1. on the contrary

   Synonyms:
   but, in spite of, nevertheless, notwithstanding, notwithstanding, on the other hand, yet

   Antonyms:
   also, as well, as well as, besides, in addition, in like manner, likewise, similarly, too, withal

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1. contrarily, to the contrary, contrariwise, on the contraryadverb

   contrary to expectations

   "he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"

   Synonyms:
   the other way around, contrariwise, vice versa, perversely, to the contrary, contrarily

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1. on the contrary

   Synonyms:
   in opposition, on the other side

2. on the contrary

   Synonyms:
   so far from being so it is just the reverse, it is quite otherwise

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1. City Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro:

   The excessive sick leave by a group of our Firefighters because of their anger at the vaccine mandate for all city employees is unacceptable, contrary to their oaths to serve, and may endanger the lives of New Yorkers, despite these actions by some, the Department will continue to respond to all calls for help that come our way.

2. World Rugby:

   World Rugby is extremely disappointed by today's announcement that The National Stadium will not be ready to host Rugby World Cup 2019 matches despite repeated assurances to contrary from the Japan World Rugby 2019 Organising Committee and Japan Sports Council, the National Stadium was a compelling and important pillar of Japan's successful bid to host Rugby World Cup 2019, which was awarded to the Japan Rugby Football Union in 2009.

3. 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.

4. Donald Trump:

   'Senator' Mike Rounds of the Great State of South Dakota just went woke on the Fraudulent Presidential Election of 2020. He made a statement this weekend on ABC Fake News, that despite massive evidence to the contrary, including much of it pouring in from Wisconsin, Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other states, he found the election to be ok -- just fine. Is he crazy or just stupid?

5. Vanessa Bryant:

   Even after that betrayal, I was willing to provide my mother with monthly support for the rest of her life, and that wasn’t good enough, she, instead, contacted me through intermediaries ?contrary to what she claims, my phone number hasn’t changed ?and demanded $5 million, a house and a Mercedes SUV.