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English to English adjective
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Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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very opposed in nature or character or purpose | | Example: acts contrary to our code of ethics
the facts point to a contrary conclusion
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of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false | | Example: `hot' and `cold' are contrary terms
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resistant to guidance or discipline | | Example: Mary Mary quite contrary
an obstinate child with a violent temper
a perverse mood
wayward behavior
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in an opposing direction | | Example: adverse currents
a contrary wind
source: wordnet30 noun
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a relation of direct opposition | | Example: we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
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exact opposition | | Example: public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
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a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false | | source: wordnet30
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A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities. | | source: webster1913 verb
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To contradict or oppose; to thwart. | | source: webster1913
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