to the contrary

Prepositional phrase

alt-of alternative

Alternative form of on the contrary

Japanese Meaning

反対に / それどころか / 逆に

Many critics predicted the policy would backfire; to the contrary, it led to greater public support.

多くの批評家はその政策が裏目に出ると予想したが、逆にそれはより多くの世論の支持を得た。

Sense（1）

Alternative form of on the contrary