† conˈtrariate, v. Obs. rare—1.
[f. contrāriāt- ppl. stem of med.L. contrāriāre; see contrariant.]
trans. To act in opposition to, perversely oppose.
| 1656 Artif. Handsom. 53 We should contest against God, and contrariate his providentiall will. |
† conˈtrariate, v. Obs. rare—1.
[f. contrāriāt- ppl. stem of med.L. contrāriāre; see contrariant.]
trans. To act in opposition to, perversely oppose.
| 1656 Artif. Handsom. 53 We should contest against God, and contrariate his providentiall will. |
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