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to be contrary (to)
  1. 1 to be contrary (to), to go against, to run counter (to), to contradict, to be opposite (to)
  2. 2 to infringe, to violate, to transgress
  3. 3 to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.), to defy, to rebel, to revolt — also written as 叛する
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· examples

  • It is contrary to the morals.

  • Murder is against the law.

  • That runs against my principles.

  • His behavior is contrary to his belief.

  • What he has said is contrary to fact.

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