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against

preposition

Synonyms and Antonyms of against

1 in or into contact with

  • he leaned against the fence and it collapsed
  • unwittingly rubbed his leg against some poison ivy
Synonyms of against

on, upon
Words Related to against

alongside, next, next to

upside

2 opposed to; not for

  • I'm against going to see the parade if it's raining
Synonyms of against

agin [dialect], anti, contra
Words Related to against

athwart, contrary to

versus, with
Antonyms of against

for, pro

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