Speak against Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈspik/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst

SPEEK uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST

UK

spˈiːk/ /ɐɡˈɛnst

SPEEK ug-ENST

परिभाषा

To openly say things that criticize, oppose, or show disagreement with something or someone, often in public.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Often used in formal or semi-formal contexts. Common with 'speak against the law', 'speak against someone's ideas', or 'speak against a policy'. Implies public or open criticism, not just private disagreement. Similar to 'criticize' but stresses voicing opposition out loud.

• Spanish: hablar en contra de - criticar
• Portuguese (BR): falar contra - criticar
• Portuguese (PT): falar contra - criticar
• Chinese (Simplified): 反对 - 批评
• Chinese (Traditional): 反對 - 批評
• Hindi: के खिलाफ बोलना - आलोचना करना
• Arabic: يتحدث ضد - ينتقد
• Bengali: সমালোচনা করা - বিপক্ষে বলা
• Russian: выступать против - говорить против
• Japanese: 反対意見を述べる - 批判する
• Vietnamese: phản đối - lên tiếng phản đối
• Korean: 비판하다 - 반대 의견을 말하다
• Turkish: aleyhinde konuşmak - karşı çıkmak
• Urdu: مخالفت کرنا - خلاف بولنا
• Indonesian: phản đối - lên tiếng phản đối

उदाहरण वाक्य

She was brave enough to speak against the new rule.

basic

It's not easy to speak against your boss.

basic

Many people speak against pollution every day.

basic

He wasn't afraid to speak against unfair treatment at work.

natural

If you speak against the plan, make sure you have good reasons.

natural

Not everyone is willing to speak against popular opinions.

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