Word AGAINST: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

against

🇺🇸 [əˈɡeɪnst]

Meanings

Expressing opposition or resistance to someone or something, often implying disagreement, contrast, or physical contact in a contrary manner. It can indicate a stance of conflict or denote being adjacent to something in close proximity.

Examples

• They voted against the proposal.
• The car crashed against the wall.
• Her decision goes against the rules.

Synonyms

opposed to • contrary to • in conflict with

Antonyms

for • in favor of • supporting