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View synonyms for contrariwise
contrariwise
[ kon-trer-ee-wahyz kuhn-trair- ]
adverb
- in the opposite direction or way.
- on the contrary; in direct opposition to a statement, attitude, etc.
contrariwise
/ ˈkɒntrərɪˌwaɪz /
adverb
- from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand
- in the reverse way or direction
- kənˈtrɛərɪˌwaɪz in a contrary manner
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Word History and Origins
Origin of contrariwise1
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Example Sentences
Contrariwise, he could conceive a thing beyond the law being meritorious in itself.
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Love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: not rendering evil for evil or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing.
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All this swarming though minute world chooses and feels just contrariwise to our choice and our feeling.
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And contrariwise certain Prussian horse also, it was too visible, did not compose themselves till fairly arear of our foot.
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But, contrariwise, for ice coming to Springfield through Columbus, the latter in turn became the intermediate point.
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