Adversative
Adversative adjective - Expressing antithesis or opposition.
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Synonyms for Adversative
Conflicting and adversative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Conflicting" instead an adjective "Adversative".
Conflicting
Conflicting adjective - Not being in agreement or harmony.
Adversative and conflicting are semantically related. You can use "Adversative" instead an adjective "Conflicting".
Nearby Words: conflict, conflicted
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Related pairs
- repugnant and adversative
- repugnant and conflicting
- contrary and adversative
- contrary and conflicting
- unfriendly and adversative
- unfriendly and conflicting
- hostile and adversative
- hostile and conflicting
- antagonistic and adversative
- antagonistic and conflicting
- inimical and adversative
- inimical and conflicting
- adverse and adversative
- adverse and conflicting
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