Synonyms of adv contrariwise

3 senses of contrariwise

Sense 1
perversely, contrarily, contrariwise -- (in a contrary disobedient manner)

Sense 2
vice versa, the other way around, contrariwise -- (with the order reversed; "she hates him and vice versa")

Sense 3
contrarily, to the contrary, contrariwise, on the contrary -- (contrary to expectations; "he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends")

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