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contrary aims
[ˈkɒntrəri eɪmz]
noun phrase
objetivos contrários
1.
Goals or purposes that are in opposition to each other; aims that conflict or contradict one another
The two departments had contrary aims, making it difficult to reach a consensus.
Os dois departamentos tinham objetivos contrários, dificultando chegar a um consenso.
2.
Competing or mutually exclusive intentions or targets
Management and labor unions often pursue contrary aims during negotiations.
A administração e os sindicatos frequentemente perseguem objetivos contrários durante as negociações.
Synonyms
conflicting aims
opposing objectives
contradictory goals
divergent purposes
Antonyms
shared aims
common objectives
aligned goals
mutual purposes
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
objetivos contrários
standard usage
São Paulo
objetivos contrários
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
objetivos contrários
standard usage
Portugal
objetivos contrários
standard usage, spelling variant: 'objectivos contrários'
Related Idioms & Phrases
at cross purposes
pulling in different directions
working at odds with each other
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