ANTI Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

anti

preposition

Definition of anti

as in against

opposed to; not for if you ask me, she's anti anything that sounds like the least bit of fun

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

for
pro

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anti

against

Preposition

The conference changed its timekeeping policy in 2002 after a controversial last-second spike for Michigan State against Michigan the previous year.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Rice lipids and jojoba oil seal in moisture and replenish the skin barrier, while 2% ectoin soothes redness and protects against water loss.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Anti.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anti. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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