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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1. Daniel Byman:

   If economic growth is not robust, young people are more likely to turn against their leaders. It also makes it easier for radicals to recruit.

2. Dr. Robert M. Gates:

   Putin has a very manichean style, you're either with me or against me.

3. Jagmeet Singh:

   It's important that we stand united against all forms of hate, it takes love to understand that we're all in this together.

4. Marcus Thornton:

   You know, it's ironic and really disturbing that in the last several in the last five years, I've received multiple awards for my work, fighting for and defending human rights, fighting for and defending religious freedom, and now over the past year, the government has threatened me with termination, excluded me from the workforce, discriminated against me and subjected me to harassment, for standing up for those very principles, for human rights and for religious freedom and for the right to bodily autonomy and medical choice.

5. Nikita Kamaev:

   There are problems, but … the objective facts, based on statistics, show that the Russian Anti-Doping Agency … is quite effective, the agency takes the highest number of sanctions against transgressors in the world.