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adversus

adversus

9.9
Moving toward or against something, often to show opposition
  • adverb
  • /ædˈvɜrsəs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : adverso
  • The general ordered his troops to march adversus the city at dawn.

Examples

  • The soldiers advanced adversus the enemy lines with determination.

  • In ancient texts, 'adversus' often indicates movement adversus a particular direction or force.

  • The team played adversus their rivals in the final match.

  • She faced the challenges adversus her competitors.

  • The soldiers marched adversus the enemy lines, ready to fight.

  • In his speech, he spoke adversus unfair practices in the industry.

  • The activists protested adversus the new law that threatened their rights.

Synonyms

against
vsadversus
∞ 1.0

Not following advice, a rule, or someone's wish

includes movement toward or direction as well as opposition
gainst
vsadversus
  • Archaic
2 9.9

In contact with something or in conflict with it, such as leaning on a tree and fighting an enemy

is the modern neutral form and also covers direction and opposition

Antonyms

with
∞ 1.0

Showing support and agreement for a person or idea

Surface Forms

adversus positive

Etymology

Adversus comes from Latin ad- 'to' plus versus 'turned', which paints the picture of moving or facing 'toward' something; that is why it has been used to mean movement 'toward' or 'against' a direction or force.