되레 + opposite result; written 도리어
instead, on the contrary, rather
Example
잘못한 사람이 되레 큰소리를 쳤어요.
The person who was in the wrong was the one shouting instead.
Word parts
Spoken contraction of 도리어.
Related words
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되레 + opposite result; written 도리어
instead, on the contrary, rather
Example
잘못한 사람이 되레 큰소리를 쳤어요.
The person who was in the wrong was the one shouting instead.
Word parts
Spoken contraction of 도리어.
Related words