Contraction, n.
- 1. Shrinking, shrivelling, corrugation, drawing together, drawing in.
- 2. Reduction, shortening, diminution, lessening, abridgment, abbreviation.
Contradict, v. a.
- 1. Deny, gainsay, dispute, controvert, impugn, traverse.
- 2. Oppose, contravene, counteract, annul, abrogate, traverse, thwart, be contrary to, run counter to.
Contradiction, n.
- 1. Gainsaying, denial.
- 2. Opposition, contrariety, incongruity, antagonism, clashing.
Contradictory, a. Opposite, contrary, inconsistent, repugnant.
Contradistinction, n. Distinction (by opposite qualities), opposition.
Contradistinguish, v. a. Distinguish (by opposite qualities).
Contrariety, n. Opposition, repugnance, antagonism, contradiction, clashing, contrast.
Contrary. a.
- 1. Opposite, opposing, adverse, opposed, counter.
- 2. Antagonistic, conflicting, contradictory, counteracting, retroactive, repugnant.
- 3. (Colloq.) Perverse, humorsome, wayward, obstinate, stubborn, headstrong, refractory, unruly, froward.
Contrast, n.
- 1. Exhibition of differences, contrasting.
- 2. Opposition, difference, striking difference, contrariety.
Contrast, v. a. Set off by opposition, exhibit the differences of.
Contrast, v. n. Show difference, exhibit a contrast, stand out in opposition.
Contrate-wheel, n. Crown-wheel.