CONTRARIES Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

contraries

noun

plural of contrary

as in opposites

something that is as different as possible from something else the admonition that we should not return hate with hate, but rather with its contrary—love

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opposites

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Where modern novels might have opposites meeting at work, separated by a misunderstanding and reunited with a kiss and solid communication, ancient novels are quite different.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
The two are still polar opposites; Sally is a dutiful mother who bakes beautiful cakes and avoids men while Gillian is all about finding literal Chads on Tinder.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2026

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