Act against Meaning in English
expression
ˈækt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
AKT uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
ˈækt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
AKT uh-GENST
Definition
To do something that opposes or tries to stop another person, rule, or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal or written contexts, especially for laws, rules, or authority. Used with objects like 'the law', 'policies', or 'someone's wishes'. Sometimes replaced by 'oppose' in more direct confrontation. Not for physical actions like fighting.
Spanish: actuar en contra de - oponerse aPortuguese (BR): agir contra - opor-se aPortuguese (PT): agir contra - opor-se aChinese (Simplified): 对抗 - 反对Chinese (Traditional): 對抗 - 反對Hindi: के खिलाफ कार्य करना - विरोध करनाArabic: يتصرف ضد - يعارضBengali: বিরোধিতা করা - বিরুদ্ধে কাজ করাRussian: действовать против - противодействоватьJapanese: 〜に反する行動をとる - 〜に逆らうVietnamese: hành động chống lại - đối lậpKorean: ~에 반하다 - 대항하다Turkish: karşı hareket etmek - karşı çıkmakUrdu: کے خلاف عمل کرنا - مخالفت کرناIndonesian: bertindak melawan - menentang
Example Sentences
It's wrong to act against the law.
basic
He decided to act against his parents' wishes.
basic
Some people act against company policies.
basic
If you act against your own values, you'll feel uncomfortable.
natural
They warned us not to act against team decisions.
natural
When you act against advice, be ready for the consequences.
natural