Definition of contrary

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Contrary (a.) Given to opposition; perverse; forward; wayward; as, a contrary disposition; a contrary child..

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Enantiosis :: Enantiosis (n.) A figure of speech by which what is to be understood affirmatively is stated negatively, and the contrary; affirmation by contraries..
Inversion :: Inversion (n.) Said of a subject, or phrase, when the intervals of which it consists are repeated in the contrary direction, rising instead of falling, or vice versa..
Irrubrical :: Irrubrical (a.) Contrary to the rubric; not rubrical.
Contrariwise :: Contrariwise (adv.) On the contrary; oppositely; on the other hand.
Contrariety :: Contrariety (n.) The state or quality of being contrary; opposition; repugnance; disagreement; antagonism.
Ill :: Ill (a.) Contrary to good, in a moral sense; evil; wicked; wrong; iniquitious; naughtly; bad; improper..
Reaction :: Reaction (n.) Any action in resisting other action or force; counter tendency; movement in a contrary direction; reverse action.
Discrepant :: Discrepant (a.) Discordant; at variance; disagreeing; contrary; different.
Unlawful :: Unlawful (a.) Not lawful; contrary to law.
Counterstep :: Counterstep (n.) A contrary method of procedure; opposite course of action.
Else :: Else (adv. & conj.) Otherwise; in the other, or the contrary, case; if the facts were different..
Paralogism :: Paralogism (n.) A reasoning which is false in point of form, that is, which is contrary to logical rules or formulae; a formal fallacy, or pseudo-syllogism, in which the conclusion does not follow from the premises..
Cross :: Cross (a.) Not accordant with what is wished or expected; interrupting; adverse; contrary; thwarting; perverse.
Unkind :: Unkind (a.) Not kind; contrary to nature, or the law of kind or kindred; unnatural..
Countersway :: Countersway (n.) A swaying in a contrary direction; an opposing influence.
Miracle :: Miracle (n.) Specifically: An event or effect contrary to the established constitution and course of things, or a deviation from the known laws of nature; a supernatural event, or one transcending the ordinary laws by which the universe is governed..
Unnatural :: Unnatural (a.) Not natural; contrary, or not conforming, to the order of nature; being without natural traits; as, unnatural crimes..
Counterplead :: Counterplead (v. t.) To plead the contrary of; to plead against; to deny.
Innovation :: Innovation (n.) A change effected by innovating; a change in customs; something new, and contrary to established customs, manners, or rites..
Reverse :: Reverse (a.) That which appears or is presented when anything, as a lance, a line, a course of conduct, etc., is reverted or turned contrary to its natural direction..
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