Adversative
Adversative adjective - Expressing antithesis or opposition.
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Synonyms for Adversative
Negative and adversative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Negative" instead an adjective "Adversative".
Negative
Negative adjective - Marked by opposition or ill will.
Adversative and negative are semantically related. You can use "Adversative" instead an adjective "Negative".
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Related pairs
- disadvantageous and adversative
- disadvantageous and negative
- contrary and adversative
- contrary and negative
- unfavourable and adversative
- unfavourable and negative
- unfriendly and adversative
- unfriendly and negative
- hostile and adversative
- hostile and negative
- antagonistic and adversative
- antagonistic and negative
- inimical and adversative
- inimical and negative
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