Direct against Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in formal or written contexts. Used with actions (like criticism, attack, campaign) or emotions (anger, hatred). The object follows: 'direct criticism against', 'anger was directed against'. Do not use for simple guidance or instructions.
Spanish: dirigir contraPortuguese (BR): direcionar contraPortuguese (PT): direcionar contraChinese (Simplified): 针对Chinese (Traditional): 針對Hindi: के खिलाफ निर्देशित करनाArabic: يوجه ضدBengali: বিরুদ্ধে নির্দেশিত করাRussian: направлять противJapanese: 〜を〜に向ける・～を～に対して向けるVietnamese: nhắm vàoKorean: ~에 대항하여 겨누다Turkish: -e karşı yöneltmekUrdu: کے خلاف ہدایت کرناIndonesian: mengarah terhadap
Example Sentences
The protest was directed against the new law.
basic
They directed anger against their manager.
basic
The company directed advertising against competitors.
basic
Criticism was unfairly directed against the new employee.
natural
Most of the blame was directed against John after the mistake.
natural
Their negative comments were clearly directed against the changes.
natural