Synonyms for on the contrary
on the con·tra·ry

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1. on the contraryadverb

   Synonyms:
   contrariwise

2. on the contraryadverb

   opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed

   Synonyms:
   far from it, contrariwise, if anything, au contraire

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1. on the contrary

   Synonyms:
   but, in spite of, nevertheless, notwithstanding, notwithstanding, on the other hand, yet

   Antonyms:
   also, as well, as well as, besides, in addition, in like manner, likewise, similarly, too, withal

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1. contrarily, to the contrary, contrariwise, on the contraryadverb

   contrary to expectations

   "he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"

   Synonyms:
   the other way around, contrariwise, vice versa, perversely, to the contrary, contrarily

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1. on the contrary

   Synonyms:
   in opposition, on the other side

2. on the contrary

   Synonyms:
   so far from being so it is just the reverse, it is quite otherwise

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1. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton:

   The Texas Constitution clearly defines marriage as between one man and one woman, as Texas voters approved by an overwhelming majority, the law of Texas has not changed, and will not change due to the whims of any individual judge or county clerk operating on their own capacity anywhere in Texas. Activist judges don't change Texas law, and we will continue to aggressively defend the laws of our state and will ensure that any licenses issued contrary to law are invalid.

2. R Chamberlain:

   He that rectifies a crooked stick bends it the contrary way, so must he that would reform a vice learn to affect its mere contrary, and in time he shall see the springing blossoms of a happy restoration.

3. George Santayana:

   Friends need not agree in everything or go always together, or have no comparable other friendships of the same intimacy. On the contrary, in friendship union is more about ideal things and in that sense it is more ideal and less subject to trouble than marriage is.

4. James Mason:

   My team and I will present facts soon that will discredit any and all accusations that suggest that I have engaged in any acts of bullying, harassment, or aggressive acts against my accusers, to the contrary, We will show that I have been extremely instrumental in attempts to assist my accusers in their quest to re establish a relationship with their adult daughter. I have confidence in my legal team that I will be exonerated of all pending charges.

5. Ted Cruz:

   I do not believe speaking the truth is anything other than in the very best tradition of the United States Senate, those were extraordinary steps designed to force a vote to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank and they were directly contrary to the promises the Majority Leader made to 53 Republicans and to the press.