Contrary and Vicious

Contrary

Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

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

Vicious

Vicious adjective - Extreme in degree, power, or effect.

Contrary and vicious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Vicious".

Nearby Word: viciously

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Gone with the Wind Additionally, when Scarlett visits the Yankee garrison, she is surprised to find that, contrary to what she has been told about their vicious, cruel natures, several of the Yankee officers fit this.
  • Windmill Political On the contrary: If they don't exist, then they can't deny the vicious accusations you raise against them.
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