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adjective
opposite, opposing
Synonyms: adverse, against, antagonistic, anti, antipodal, antipodean, antithetical, conflicting, contradictory, contrary, contrasting, converse, diametric, hindering, impeding, obstructive, obverse, opposed, polar, reverse
Antonyms: agreeing, concurring, corresponding, corroborating, equal, same, similar
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adverb
contrary, reverse
Synonyms: against, at variance with, contrarily, contrariwise, conversely, in defiance of, opposite, versus
Antonyms: equally, same, similarly
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verb
answer, respond in retaliation
Synonyms: backtalk, beat, bilk, buck, circumvent, contravene, counteract, counterwork, cross, dash, disappoint, fly in the face of, foil, frustrate, have bone to pick, hinder, hit back, match, meet, offset, oppose, parry, pit, play off, resist, respond, retaliate, return, ruin, take on, thumbs down, vie, ward off