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investiu contra

[in-ves-TIU KÔN-tra]
verb phrase
attacked against; charged against; invested against
1. Past tense of 'investir contra' - to attack or charge forcefully against someone or something
The troops invested against the enemy fortification.
As tropas investiram contra a fortificação inimiga.
2. To direct resources, effort, or criticism against something or someone
The organization invested against corruption in government.
A organização investiu contra a corrupção no governo.
3. To make a financial or strategic move against a competitor or opponent
The company invested against its rival's market position.
A empresa investiu contra a posição de mercado de seu rival.
Synonyms
atacou contracarregou contraembestiu contraavançou contra
Antonyms
recuouse retiroucedeu

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
investiu contra
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
investiu contra
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

investir contra vento e maré
investir contra tudo e todos
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