Dictionary Check: contrariwise

"contrariwise" is a valid word!

Scrabble 17 points
Words with Friends 19 points

Definition

adverb

in a contrary disobedient manner

adverb

with the order reversed

Example: "she hates him and vice versa"
adverb

contrary to expectations

Example: "he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"

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