Contrariwise
[kon-trer-ee-wahyz or for 3, kuh n-trair-] /ˈkɒn trɛr iˌwaɪz or for 3, kənˈtrɛər-/
adverb
1.
in the opposite direction or way.
2.
on the ; in direct opposition to a statement, attitude, etc.
3.
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/ˈkɒntrərɪˌwaɪz/
adverb
1.
from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand
2.
in the reverse way or direction
3.
(kənˈtrɛərɪˌwaɪz). in a contrary manner
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