Contrary and Turnabout

Contrary

Contrary noun - Something that is as different as possible from something else.

Turnabout and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Turnabout" instead a noun "Contrary".

Turnabout

Turnabout noun - A changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite.
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Synonyms for Turnabout

Contrary and turnabout are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead a noun "Turnabout".

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  • Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Case 5: Turnabout Substitution, spiritual sequel to Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, the fourth game in the Ace Attorney series, is both finished and (until proof of the contrary) allowed to exist, proof that not all fan sequels are cursed.
    Source: Fan Sequel
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