against synonyms

against

modif. and prep.

  1. Counter to

    in the face of, into, toward, opposite to, facing.

  2. In contact with

    on, upon, in collision with, in contact with; see next 2.

  3. Contrary to

    in opposition to, opposed to, counter to, adverse to, in violation of, versus, in contrariety to, over against.

  4. Opposite

    facing, fronting, abreast, corresponding; see opposite 3.

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