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act against
[/ækt əˈɡɛnst/]
verb
agir contra
1.
to do something that opposes or works against someone or something
The new evidence acts against the defendant's claims.
A nova evidência age contra as alegações do réu.
2.
to take action in opposition to; to resist or oppose
We must act against corruption in government.
Devemos agir contra a corrupção no governo.
3.
to have a negative effect on; to be disadvantageous to
His lack of experience acts against him in this job interview.
A falta de experiência dele age contra ele nesta entrevista de emprego.
Synonyms
oppose
resist
work against
go against
stand against
counteract
Antonyms
support
assist
help
aid
back
favor
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
agir contra
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
agir contra
common colloquial usage
São Paulo
agir contra
formal and informal contexts
Portugal
agir contra
standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
act against the grain
act against all odds
act against one's better judgment
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