Contrary and Denying

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Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

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Denying and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Denying" instead an adjective "Contrary".

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Contrary and denying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Denying".

Nearby Words: deny, denied

It has gotten to the point where he is now denying that they ever were friends despite a lot of evidence to the contrary.

Source: Music / Ministry
It mostly stems from his religious beliefs, torturing a warrior to death and denying him an honourable death in battle runs contrary everything Khorne stands for.

Source: Creator / Graham McNeill
He intentionally cultivates a reputation as a psychic by firmly denying that he is one, and dismissing rumors of the contrary as lies.

Source: Springtime for Hitler

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