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contrary
1. a relation of direct opposition (Freq. 3) - we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true • Syn: reverse, opposite • Derivationally related forms: reverse (for: reverse) • Hypernyms: opposition, oppositeness 2. exact opposition - public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty • Hypernyms: opposition, oppositeness 3. a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false • Hypernyms: logical relation
1. very opposed in nature or character or purpose (Freq. 5) - acts contrary to our code of ethics - the facts point to a contrary conclusion • Similar to: different 2. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false (Freq. 1) - 'hot' and 'cold' are contrary terms • Similar to: antonymous 3. resistant to guidance or discipline - Mary Mary quite contrary - an obstinate child with a violent temper - a perverse mood - wayward behavior • Syn: obstinate, perverse, wayward • Similar to: disobedient • Derivationally related forms: perverseness (for: perverse), perversity (for: perverse), contrariness 4. in an opposing direction - adverse currents - a contrary wind • Syn: adverse • Similar to: unfavorable, unfavourable
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