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

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1. against

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

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

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   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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1. Roger Bootle:

   The campaign against joining the euro was clear that we should be in the single market, but outside of the euro, they are now rewriting history because it is the only argument they have.

2. State John Kerry:

   Unfortunately, we're living in a world where a number of countries, China and Russia included, have consistently been engaged in cyberattacks against American interests, against American government.

3. Sander Levin:

   All the Democratic candidates would be superior to four more years of endless Trump lies and divisiveness and incivility. All would end Trump's relentless injection of venom against those who disagree with him and his endless elevation of his personal interest and ego above the interests of the nation, i have concluded that Vice President Joe Biden has the best chance of defeating Donald Trump -- and the best chance of winning Michigan's electoral votes.

4. President Biden:

   There are elected officials actively working to undermine with false information the fight against Covid-19. This is totally unacceptable.

5. Alexander Zverev:

   I am very happy with the win. I am very happy to be in the final and give myself an opportunity to win a tournament here, i made 15 aces so my serve was doing alright ... Delbonis beat great players on this surface already, he has done well on this surface and I think winning against him is a good win.