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act in discord

[/ækt ɪn ˈdɪskɔːrd/]
verb phrase
agir em desacordo
1. to behave or perform in a way that is inconsistent, contradictory, or in disagreement with established norms, rules, or expectations
The company's actions act in discord with their stated environmental values.
As ações da empresa agem em desacordo com seus valores ambientais declarados.
2. to lack harmony or agreement in one's conduct or position
His words and deeds act in discord, making it difficult to trust him.
Suas palavras e ações agem em desacordo, dificultando confiar nele.
Synonyms
contradictconflictdisagreeclashbe at oddsact inconsistently
Antonyms
act in harmonyact in agreementact consistentlyalignaccord

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agir em desacordo
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
agir em desacordo
preferred formal usage
Portugal
agir em discordância
more formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be at odds with
to contradict oneself
to go against the grain
to march to the beat of a different drum
sing a different tune
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