contrariwise

Definitions of contrariwise
  1. adverb
    with the order reversed
    synonyms: the other way around, vice versa
  2. adverb
    contrary to expectations
    synonyms: contrarily, on the contrary, to the contrary
  3. adverb
    in a contrary disobedient manner
    synonyms: contrarily, perversely
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