OPPOSITES Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word opposites. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word opposites. (close relations)

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	contrary				adjectiveadj
	noun • a relation of direct opposition • exact opposition • a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false adjective satellite • very opposed in nature or character or purpose • of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false • resistant to guidance or discipline • in an opposing direction
	inverse				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • opposite in nature or effect or relation to another quantity noun • something inverted in sequence or character or effect adjective satellite • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
	reverse				verb, nounv, n
	adjective • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle noun • a relation of direct opposition • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction • turning in the opposite direction adjective satellite • directed or moving toward the rear • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect verb • change to the contrary • turn inside out or upside down • rule against • cancel officially • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
	antithesis				nounn
	noun • exact opposite • the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
	contradiction				nounn
	noun • opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas • (logic) a statement that is necessarily false • the speech act of contradicting someone
	foil				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal • anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities • a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that its surface reacts to the water it is passing through • picture consisting of a positive photograph or drawing on a transparent base; viewed with a projector • a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button verb • enhance by contrast • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • cover or back with foil
	antonym				nounn
	noun • a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other
	diametric				adjectiveadj
	adjective • related to or along a diameter adjective satellite • characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
	diametrical				adjectiveadj
	adjective • related to or along a diameter adjective satellite • characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
	opponent				nounn
	noun • a contestant that you are matched against • someone who offers opposition adjective satellite • characterized by active hostility
	opposition				nounn
	noun • the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with • the major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected • the relation between opposed entities • the act of hostile groups opposing each other • a contestant that you are matched against • a body of people united in opposing something • a direction opposite to another • an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
	paired				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem adjective satellite • occurring in pairs or as a pair • matched for breeding
	polar				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • located at or near or coming from the earth's poles • of or existing at or near a geographical pole or within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles adjective satellite • having a pair of equal and opposite charges • characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed • extremely cold • being of crucial importance
	face-to-face				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adverb • within each other's presence • directly facing each other adjective satellite • in each other's presence
	opposite word				nounn
	noun • a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other

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