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View definitions for on the contrary

on the contrary

adverb as in again

conjunction as in or

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The researchers also found that, on the contrary, the use of antiplatelet drugs may be linked to a higher risk of dementia.

“In this case there are no differences — on the contrary there is a lot of unity to strengthen the national economy.”

But that doesn't mean Arctic permafrost is nothing to worry about -- on the contrary, the study clearly shows that the permafrost zone is very heterogenous.

“But, on the contrary, it’s abusive and putting people in serious danger.”

For women with obesity class 3, on the contrary, weight gain values below the guidelines or weight loss were associated with reduced risk of the adverse composite outcome.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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