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contrariwise

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of contrariwise

just the opposite being true

  • the rock singer is hardly a carouser; contrariwise, he totally abstains from alcohol
Synonyms of contrariwise

again, contrarily, conversely
Phrases Synonymous with contrariwise

if anything, on the contrary, to the contrary
Near Antonyms of contrariwise

even, indeed, nay, true, truly, verily, yea

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