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contrariwise
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contrary(adjective, preposition, hostile, counter, antagonistic)
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controverting(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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counterclockwise
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cross
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cross-grained
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crossing(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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defending(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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defensive(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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demurring(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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denying(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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disagreeing(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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disinclined(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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dislikable
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disobliging(adjective, difficult, awkward, forced, averse)
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displeasing
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disputed(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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disputing(adjective, hostile, counter, antagonistic, contrary)
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dissentient(adjective, hostile, counter, unfriendly, antagonistic)
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distasteful
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