Adversative
Adversative adjective - Expressing antithesis or opposition.
Usage example: the adversative conjunction `but' in `poor but happy'
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Synonyms for Adversative
Oppositive is a synonym for adversative. In some cases you can use "Oppositive" instead an adjective "Adversative".
Oppositive
Oppositive adjective - Expressing antithesis or opposition.
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Synonyms for Oppositive
Adversative is a synonym for oppositive. You can use "Adversative" instead an adjective "Oppositive".
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