Contrary and Opposition

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Contrary noun - Exact opposition.

Usage example: public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty

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Opposition and contrary are semantically related in direct contrast topic. In some cases you can use "Opposition" instead a noun "Contrary".

Opposition noun - The inclination to resist.

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Contrary and opposition are semantically related in direct contrast topic. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead a noun "Opposition".

Nearby Words: oppose, opposed, opposite, opposing, oppositely

little contrary

little opposition

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