Stand against Meaning in English
expression
ˈstænd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
STAND uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
stˈænd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
stand uh-GENST
Definition
To actively oppose or resist someone or something, especially an idea, policy, or action.
Usage & Nuances
Common in discussion of politics, social issues, or values ("stand against injustice"). Slightly formal. Often followed by a noun or gerund. Not the same as 'stand up for' (which means defend/support).
Spanish: oponerse a - resistirPortuguese (BR): opor-se a - resistirPortuguese (PT): opôr-se a - resistirChinese (Simplified): 反对 - 抵抗Chinese (Traditional): 反對 - 抵抗Hindi: का विरोध करना - सामना करनाArabic: يُعارض - يقف ضدBengali: প্রতিরোধ করা - প্রতিবাদ করাRussian: противостоять - выступать противJapanese: 反対する - 立ち向かうVietnamese: chống lại - phản đốiKorean: 맞서다 - 반대하다Turkish: karşı durmak - karşı çıkmakUrdu: مخالفت کرنا - مزاحمت کرناIndonesian: chống lại - phản đối
Example Sentences
Many people stand against violence in their communities.
basic
He decided to stand against unfair rules at work.
basic
We must stand against bullying at school.
basic
She isn't afraid to stand against popular opinion when she feels it’s wrong.
natural
It takes courage to stand against discrimination, even when no one else does.
natural
They were the first group to publicly stand against the new law.
natural