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ADVERSATIVE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word adversative. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word adversative. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ADVERSATIVE

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antithetical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• sharply contrasted in character or purpose

conflicting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in disagreement

• on bad terms

contradictory
adjectiveadj
noun

• two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time

adjective satellite

• of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false

• that confounds or contradicts or confuses

• in disagreement

• unable for both to exist or be true at the same time

contrasting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• strikingly different; tending to contrast

counter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

• game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games

• a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens

• a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers

• a person who counts things

• a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

• (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)

• a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot

• a return punch (especially by a boxer)

adverb

• in the opposite direction

adjective satellite

• indicating opposition or resistance

verb

• speak in response

• act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

counteractive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• opposing or neutralizing or mitigating an effect by contrary action

counterintuitive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• contrary to what common sense would suggest

opposing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by active hostility

oppositive
adjective satellite

• expressing antithesis or opposition

Best Hypernyms For ADVERSATIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for adversative, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
antithesis contradiction contrast counterpoint opposition polarity oppositional

Alternatives for ANTITHETICAL

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