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Contragencies

Description:

Contragencies is a noun that refers to the opposite or conflicting measures taken during an emergency or crisis situation. It conveys the idea of actions or plans that are contradictory to one another.

Examples:

Sense 1:

1. The government's response to the pandemic showcased the existence of contragencies – while some departments worked to enforce strict lockdown measures, others were pushing for reopening the economy.
2. The contragencies implemented by the police and protesters led to further unrest and increased tensions in the already volatile situation.

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