How to Pronounce "direct against"
expression
daɪˈɹɛkt/, /dɝˈɛkt/, /dɪˈɹɛkt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
dai-REKT uh-GAYNST, dur-EKT uh-GAYNST, dih-REKT uh-GAYNST, dai-REKT uh-GENST, dur-EKT uh-GENST, dih-REKT uh-GENST
daɪɹˈɛkt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
dai-REKT uh-GENST
Definition
To aim an action, feeling, or effort towards someone or something as an opponent or target.
IPA Transcription
American English
daɪˈɹɛkt/, /dɝˈɛkt/, /dɪˈɹɛkt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
daɪɹˈɛkt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dai-REKT uh-GAYNST, dur-EKT uh-GAYNST, dih-REKT uh-GAYNST, dai-REKT uh-GENST, dur-EKT uh-GENST, dih-REKT uh-GENST
UK
dai-REKT uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The protest was directed against the new law.
They directed anger against their manager.
The company directed advertising against competitors.
Criticism was unfairly directed against the new employee.