conversely

Definition for conversely

adverb as in counter

Strong match

opposite

Weak matches

against, at variance with, contrarily, contrariwise, in defiance of, versus

adverb as in interchangeably

Weak matches

mutually, reciprocally, vice versa

adverb as in vice versa

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about-face, again, backwards, contra, contrarily, contrariwise, contrary, far from it, in reverse, inversely, mutatis mutandis, on the contrary, oppositely, reversed, the opposite way, the other way around, turn about, upside down

conjunction as in or

Weak matches

as a choice, as a substitute, as an alternative, either, in other words, in preference to, in turn, on the other hand, or but, or else, or only, preferentially

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Pointing out these true things does not count as media bias—and, conversely, pretending that the Trumpist right is normal does not count as objectivity.

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A percentage of those opposed to him, according to a recent poll, have conversely said that force is justified to keep him from the White House.

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Conversely, 37% of employees show up one or two days a week, yet only 17% of employers are satisfied with that attendance.

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Conversely, destructive behavior proliferates in communities that condone it.

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A caveat here is that the Joe Biden judges are at a disadvantage in the comparison because it may take some years to build a reputation; conversely, judges appointed by George W. Bush and Barack Obama might have an advantage.

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