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opposing context

[əˈpoʊzɪŋ ˈkɑntɛkst]
nounpl: opposing contexts
contexto oposto
1. A circumstance or setting in which ideas, arguments, or positions are in direct conflict or contradiction with one another
The politician's stance on climate change appeared hypocritical when viewed in the opposing context of his previous environmental policies.
A posição do político sobre mudança climática pareceu hipócrita quando vista no contexto oposto de suas políticas ambientais anteriores.
2. A linguistic or textual environment where meaning is derived from contrasting or contradictory surrounding information
The phrase gains ironic meaning in an opposing context where the opposite sentiment prevails.
A frase ganha significado irônico em um contexto oposto onde o sentimento contrário prevalece.
Synonyms
contradictory contextconflicting contextcontrary environmentadverse context
Antonyms
supporting contextfavorable contextaligned contextconsonant context

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contexto oposto
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
contexto contrário
Alternative form commonly used in business and academic settings
Portugal
contexto adverso
Slightly more formal, commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

in opposition to
at odds with
in stark contrast to
running counter to
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