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contrary

('k/A/ntr/E/r/i/ )

adjective (a)

Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds.(adjective)

source: webster1913

noun (n)

a relation of direct opposition(noun.linkdef)

Synonym:
opposite, reverse

source: wordnet30
exact opposition(noun.linkdef)

Example:
Public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty.

source: wordnet30
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false(noun.linkdef)

source: wordnet30
A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities.(noun)

source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

very opposed in nature or character or purpose(adj.all)

Example:
Acts contrary to our code of ethics.
The facts point to a contrary conclusion.

source: wordnet30
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false(adj.all)

Example:
`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms.

source: wordnet30
resistant to guidance or discipline(adj.all)

Example:
Mary Mary quite contrary.

Synonym:
obstinate, perverse, wayward

source: wordnet30
in an opposing direction(adj.all)

Example:
A contrary wind.

Synonym:
adverse

source: wordnet30

verb (v)

To contradict or oppose; to thwart.(verb)

source: webster1913

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