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Adversative

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WordDefinition
disjunctivenounNot connected; separated.
oppositivenounExpressing contrariety.

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WordDefinition
oppositiveExpressing contrariety.
disjunctiveNot connected; separated.
adversiveopposite, contrary
adverseUnfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.
opponentnounOne who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.
antagonisticContending or acting against.
antagonisticalAlternative form of antagonistic. [Contending or acting against.]
clashingnounA clash; the sound or action of clashing; violent collision.
animadversiveCharacterized by disapproval, critical.
oppositiousCharacterized by, or relating to, opposition; opposing.
oppositionaryoppositional
opposedverbActing in opposition; opposing.
contrarious(archaic, of persons) Tending to counter, oppose, resist, argue.
counterattitudinalHaving an opposing attitude
oppugnantopposing, antagonistic, contrary
antagonistickObsolete form of antagonistic. [Contending or acting against.]
antipatheticHaving or showing a strong aversion or repugnance.
antiOpposed to something.
opposingverbThat opposes or oppose; on the opposite side.
oppositenounA person or thing that is entirely different from or the reverse of someone or something else; used to show contrast between two people or two things.

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