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vote against
[/voʊt əˈɡɛnst/]
verb
votar contra
1.
to cast one's vote in opposition to a proposal, candidate, or measure
I will vote against the new policy because I disagree with it.
Vou votar contra a nova política porque discordo dela.
2.
to express disapproval through voting
Many citizens voted against the referendum.
Muitos cidadãos votaram contra o referendo.
Synonyms
oppose
reject
disapprove
Antonyms
vote for
support
approve
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
votar contra
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
votar contra
common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
votar contra
standard European Portuguese usage
General Brazilian
dar um voto contra
alternative colloquial expression
Related Idioms & Phrases
go to the polls against
cast a vote of no confidence
vote with one's feet
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