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(satellite adjective) resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior" |
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Synonyms: obstinate, perverse, wayward |
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(satellite adjective) very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion" |
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(satellite adjective) of words so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms" |
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(noun) two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false |
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Related Words: logical relation |
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(noun) exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty" |
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Related Words: oppositeness, opposition |
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(satellite adjective) in an opposing direction; "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind" |
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Synonyms: adverse |
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(noun) a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true" |
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Synonyms: opposite, reverse |
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Related Words: oppositeness, opposition |
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