How to Pronounce "wage against"
expression
ˈweɪdʒ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
WAYJ uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
wˈeɪdʒ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
WAYJ uh-GENST
Definition
To start or carry out an organized effort (such as a war, campaign, or struggle) against someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪdʒ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
wˈeɪdʒ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYJ uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
WAYJ uh-GENST
Listen in Context
They decided to wage against the invading army.
The country began to wage against corruption.
They want to wage against illegal trade.
Activists have been waging against animal cruelty for years.