opposing message

[əˈpoʊzɪŋ ˈmɛsɪdʒ]
nounpl: opposing messages
mensagem contrária
1. A communication that contradicts, challenges, or presents a contrary viewpoint to another message or position
The political campaign released an opposing message to counter the competitor's claims.
A campanha política divulgou uma mensagem contrária para refutar as alegações do concorrente.
2. A statement or communication that directly conflicts with or negates a previously stated position
The company had to address the opposing message from consumer advocacy groups.
A empresa teve que responder à mensagem contrária dos grupos de defesa do consumidor.
3. In marketing or communications, a counter-narrative or alternative perspective presented to an audience
The advertising strategy included an opposing message to reach skeptical consumers.
A estratégia publicitária incluiu uma mensagem contrária para alcançar consumidores céticos.
In Brazilian and American political contexts, 'opposing message' is commonly used during election campaigns and public debates. It reflects the importance of strategic communication and the presence of competing narratives in modern discourse, particularly in media, politics, and corporate communications.
NYC Slang
counter-narrative; the other side of the story
Synonyms / Sinônimos
contradictory messagecounter-messageconflicting messagecontrary statementopposing viewpoint
Antonyms / Antônimos
aligned messagesupporting messageconsistent messageagreeing statement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mensagem contrária
Standard term used in business and political contexts
General Brazilian
mensagem oposta
Common alternative in formal communication
São Paulo
mensagem de oposição
Frequently used in corporate and political discourse
Portugal
mensagem de oposição
Preferred formal term in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Words

counterargumentrebuttalcontradictiondissentcontrary opinionconflicting narrative

Related Idioms & Phrases

send a mixed message
get one's message across
read between the lines
take the opposite position
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