per contra

[per kon-truh, per kohn-trah] / pər ˈkɒn trə, pɛr ˈkoʊn trɑ /

ADVERB

however

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding still yet

STRONG

all the same be that as it may but despite for all that in spite of that just the same regardless

WEAK

after all anyhow howbeit on the other hand though withal without regard to

Example Sentences

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M. Bonnet, per contra, is to be responsible for national economy and the direction of taxation and the revenue service.

From Time Magazine Archive

Pilsudski's military friends, per contra, continued to urge upon him the creation of an unconstitutional dictature with himself as dictator.

From Time Magazine Archive

M. Berenger, also a member of the French debt commission, declared, per contra, that he would support the ratification of M. Caillaux's tentative agreement.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mr. Meighen, per contra, is described as "pale, intellectual, reserved," as "definitely urban."

From Time Magazine Archive

Juvenis.—The epigram is by Martial, and runs, correctly, thus:— Spes prim� facie largo factotum amicus, Curi� per contra nil desperandum gratis.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

per contra

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