v. 1 juxtapose, oppose, compare, distinguish, differentiate, discriminate, set or place against; set off Contrast life in the 18th century with life today 2 conflict, differ or diverge or deviate (from) The two styles contrast sharply Australian speech contrasts with that of Canada in many respects.
n. 3 comparison; difference, distinction, disparity, dissimilarity The author emphasizes the contrasts between the two economic policies