Contrary and Harmful

Contrary

Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

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

Harmful

Harmful adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

Contrary and harmful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Harmful".

Both words in one sentence

  • Banned in China China has taken up the city's mantle, given its frequent (and often arbitrary) censorship of anything it finds contrary to government policy or "harmful to the Chinese youth".
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