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| eddy |
a small current of water, air, fog, dust, or the like that moves contrary to the main current, esp. rotating like a whirlpool. [1/2 definitions] |
| even |
used as an intensive to indicate something surprising or contrary to the expected. [1/17 definitions] |
| humor |
to conform to the wishes or mood of, esp. despite one's own feelings or beliefs to the contrary; go along with. [1/5 definitions] |
| illegal |
contrary to law, rules, or the like; unlawful. [1/2 definitions] |
| illogical |
not logical; contrary to reason or the rules of logic. |
| ironically |
contrary to what seemed likely at first or to what one would naturally predict. [1/2 definitions] |
| keep up appearances |
to present a good image of one's situation despite contrary facts. |
| opposite |
a person or thing that faces or is contrary to another. [1/7 definitions] |
| put the cart before the horse |
to do or place things contrary to their logical order. |
| rather |
on the contrary. [1/4 definitions] |
| repugnant |
in direct opposition; contrary. [1/2 definitions] |
| reverse |
contrary. [2/15 definitions] |
| un-American |
considered to be contrary to the standards, ideals, and principles of the United States. |
| unjust |
contrary to the principles of fairness or justice. |
| unnatural |
contrary to or violating natural laws or processes. [2/4 definitions] |
| untruthful |
contrary to fact; not true; false. [1/2 definitions] |
| up |
in a contrary direction to; against. [1/34 definitions] |
| wrongheaded |
contrary to sound judgment. [1/2 definitions] |
| yes |
but on the contrary (used to express strong contradiction of a negative statement). [1/6 definitions] |
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