Adversative
Adversative adjective - Expressing antithesis or opposition.
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Synonyms for Adversative
Opposing and adversative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Opposing" instead an adjective "Adversative".
Opposing
Opposing adjective - Characterized by active hostility.
Adversative and opposing are semantically related. You can use "Adversative" instead an adjective "Opposing".
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Related pairs
- repugnant and adversative
- repugnant and opposing
- contrary and adversative
- contrary and opposing
- unfriendly and adversative
- unfriendly and opposing
- hostile and adversative
- hostile and opposing
- antagonistic and adversative
- antagonistic and opposing
- inimical and adversative
- inimical and opposing
- adverse and adversative
- adverse and opposing
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