CONTRARIES

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contrary
n. something which is opposite


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



BabylonFrench English dictionaryDownload this dictionary
contrarier
v. annoy, bother, displease; thwart; impede, frustrate
 
contrarié
adj. annoyed

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contrariar
v. oppose; antagonize; vex

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contrariar
v. contradict, counteract, counter, antagonize, frustrate, thwart, upset

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