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Contraries
- noun - a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
- a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
- exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
Contrarily
- adverb - contrary to expectations; "he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"
- in a contrary disobedient manner
Contrasted
- verb - put in opposition to show or emphasize differences; "The middle school teacher contrasted her best student's work with that of her weakest student"
- to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
Contravene
- verb - deny the truth of
- go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afoul of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules"
Contrecoup
- - A concussion or shock produced by a blow or other injury, in a part or region opposite to that at which the blow is received, often causing rupture or disorganisation of the parts affected.
Contribute
- verb - be conducive to; "The use of computers in the classroom lead to better writing"
- bestow a quality on; "Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company"; "The music added a lot to the play"; "She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings"; "This adds a light note to the program"
- contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office"
- provide; "The city has to put up half the required amount"
Contritely
- adverb - in a rueful manner; "`I made a big mistake,' he said ruefully"
Contrition
- noun - sorrow
- sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
Contrivers
- noun - a person who makes plans
Contriving
- verb - come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; "excogitate a way to measure the speed of light"
- make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan an attack"
- put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light"