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contrariwise

The definition of contrariwise is being done or seen in an opposite way.

(adverb)

An example of contrariwise is how the group started to move to the right after having gone to the left.
An example of contrariwise is how the ad agency chose to look at changing the campaign proposal.

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See contrariwise in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

on the contrary; from the opposite point of view
in the opposite way; in a reversed order, direction, etc.
perversely

Origin: ME < contrary + -wise

See contrariwise in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

From a contrasting point of view.
In the opposite way or reverse order.
In a perverse manner.

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