Synonyms for AGAINST
əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnstagainst

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1. againstpreposition

   Antonyms:
   for, with

2. againstpreposition

   Antonyms:
   for, with

3. againstpreposition

   Antonyms:
   for, with

4. againstpreposition

   He turned the umbrella against the wind.

   Antonyms:
   for, with

5. againstpreposition

   Antonyms:
   for, with

6. againstconjunction

   Antonyms:
   with, for

7. againstpreposition

   In a contrary direction to.

   If you swim against the current, you must work harder.

   Antonyms:
   with, for

8. againstpreposition

   Antonyms:
   with, for

9. againstpreposition

   The giant was silhouetted against the door.

   Antonyms:
   for, with

10. againstpreposition

    The puppy rested its head against a paw.

    Antonyms:
    for, with

11. againstpreposition

    The rain pounds against the window.

    Antonyms:
    with, for

12. againstpreposition

    He stands out against his local classmates

    Antonyms:
    for, with

13. againstpreposition

    In competition with, versus.

    The Tigers will play against the Bears this weekend.

    Synonyms:
    versus

    Antonyms:
    for, with

14. againstpreposition

    Antonyms:
    with, for

15. againstpreposition

    Antonyms:
    with, for

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.3 / 4 votes

1. against

   Synonyms:
   over, opposite, abutting, opposing, resisting, despite, across, athwart, counter

   Antonyms:
   with, for, accompanying, aiding, suiting, promoting

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1. antislavery

   Submitted by anonymous on April 2, 2020  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. againstprep.

   Synonyms:
   opposed to, in opposition to, contrary to, adverse to

2. againstprep.

   Synonyms:
   facing, fronting, off, opposite to, over against

3. againstprep.

   Synonyms:
   in provision for, in expectation of, in preparation for, in anticipation of

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1. List of paraphrases for "against":

   ellen, word, contre, versus, combat, regard, towards, contra, from, compared, vs., on, opposed, respect, combating, oppose, anti, anti-, v., counter, nays, gegen, vs, opposing, opposes, with, namely, before, toward, for

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How to use AGAINST in a sentence?

1. Pascal Affi N'Guessan:

   There's been an economic aspect to this crisis, we must create jobs, fight against the high cost of living and poverty.

2. Ted Cruz:

   It is breathtaking to see what happens when so many Americans stand up and decide they're fed up with what happens in Washington and they want something different. They want a leader they can trust, they want a leader that stands for them against the corruption of Washington.

3. Heritage Action:

   This amendment is inadequate, as it does not cover non-immigrant temporary visas, like students, who also pose security risks, the CCP views every citizen as an instrument to serve the party, and they encourage and apply leverage against many of their citizens working and studying abroad to continue that theft. Passing legislation that would massively increase the number of Chinese national visa holders is a bad idea at this time.

4. Amit Shah:

   A police complaint has been registered against the so-called homecoming program and the matter has reached the court. ... Let the court decide if it was a forceful conversion or not.

5. Gordon Ramsay:

   We’re gon na do the most amazing live cook-off against a chef I’ve grown up and admired for many years, he keeps on refusing to go against me. You may not have heard of him, but his name is Beat Bobby Flay . ''.