Contrary
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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He accompanies them on the warpath and when the feud seems resolved, tries to inspire them to fight on after nightfall, contrary to their custom.
Source: Literature / Frontier Wolf -
Thinking Cuddy is coming, he says "I did it all by myself, Mommy" after he'd resolved a case without help (contrary to her instructions).
Source: Series / House
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Resolved and Contrary. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/resolved
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