againster

noun

against·er | \əˈgen(t)-stər,

-ˈgin(t)-, -ˈgān(t)-\

plural againsters

Definition of againster

informal

: a person who frequently or habitually expresses opposition to the ideas or policies of others Gerry Ford has always been an “againster.” That was the duty of the Republican leadership in the House—never to propose, always to oppose.— Thomas P. “Tip” O'Neill, quoted in The (Dubuque, Iowa) Telegraph Herald, 11 Jan. 1976

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against (all) expectations

against all logic

against all odds

against one's advice

against one's better judgment

against one's will

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