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as in contrast

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be contrary to

verb as in contrast

Strongest matches

  • contradict
  • diverge
  • vary

Strong matches

  • balance
  • bracket
  • collate
  • conflict
  • depart
  • deviate
  • differentiate
  • disagree
  • distinguish
  • hang
  • mismatch
  • oppose
  • separate
  • weigh

Weak matches

  • be a foil to
  • be dissimilar
  • be diverse
  • be unlike
  • be variable
  • hold a candle to
  • match up
  • set in opposition
  • set off
  • stack up against
  • stand out

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Words related to be contrary to are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word be contrary to. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

contrast

verbas in compare, differ

  • balance
  • be a foil to
  • be contrary to
  • be dissimilar
  • be diverse
  • be unlike
  • be variable
  • bracket
  • collate
  • conflict
  • contradict
  • depart
  • deviate
  • differentiate
  • disagree
  • distinguish
  • diverge
  • hang
  • hold a candle to
  • match up
  • mismatch
  • oppose
  • separate
  • set in opposition
  • set off
  • stack up against
  • stand out
  • vary
  • weigh
contrasts

verbas in compare, differ

  • balance
  • be a foil to
  • be contrary to
  • be dissimilar
  • be diverse
  • be unlike
  • be variable
  • bracket
  • collate
  • conflict
  • contradict
  • depart
  • deviate
  • differentiate
  • disagree
  • distinguish
  • diverge
  • hang
  • hold a candle to
  • match up
  • mismatch
  • oppose
  • separate
  • set in opposition
  • set off
  • stack up against
  • stand out
  • vary
  • weigh

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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