anti
ˈænti
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Definition of anti - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
disapprovalnot in favor of an action or proposal
  • He is anti increasing taxes.
against hostile opposed
2.
chemistryTECH.having a torsion angle between 90° and 180°TECH.
  • The molecule has an anti conformation.
contrary opposite reverse

Noun

1.
opposition personperson opposed to a particular policy, activity, or idea
  • He is a well-known anti in the anti-vaccination movement.
dissenter opponent protester
2.
fandomRareSlangfan who objects to a creator or franchiseRareSlang
  • The antis criticized the show's latest season.
critic detractor

Preposition

oppositionagainst or opposed to something
  • She is anti the new policy.
against opposed
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Expressions with anti

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designed to slow or reduce signs of getting older
She uses anti-aging cream every night.
opposed to abortion or its legalization
The anti-abortion group protested outside the clinic.
designed to attack or defend against aircraft
The ship is equipped with anti-aircraft missiles.
opposed to or hostile toward the United States
His anti-American sentiment was evident in his speeches..
showing strong opposition to gay people or their social and legal rights
The organization faced criticism for its anti-gay campaign during the election.
individual advocating against abortion rights
She is a well-known anti-abortionist in the community.

Origin of anti

Greek, anti (against)

Terms with anti included in their meaning

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anti state theory
person supporting abolition of government, favoring voluntary cooperation
anti-discrimination
campaign against discrimination of homosexuals
anti-war
person who opposes war or violence
anti-elite movement
movement against elite or established institutions
anti monarchy
supporting a republic as a form of government
anti-American
contrary to the principles of the United States
anti-narcotics
effort to reduce illegal drug use
anti-authoritarian
belief in the elimination of all forms of coercive control

Examples of anti in a sentence

  • The group is anti the new policy on recycling.
  • The anti arrangement affects the molecule's stability.
  • Chemists study anti configurations for drug development.
  • The antis gathered to protest the new law.
  • As an anti, she often spoke at rallies.
  • The antis organized a boycott against the movie.

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  1. French:contre, détracteur, ...
  2. German:anti, Anti, ...
  3. Italian:contrario, oppositore, ...
  4. Spanish:en contra de, contrario, ...
  5. Portuguese:contra, opositor, ...
  6. Chinese:反对的, 反对者, ...
  7. Japanese:反対, 反対者, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعارِض, مُنَاهِض, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַנְטִי, יָרִיב, ...
  10. Russian:анти, противник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:проти, противник, ...
  12. Hindi:विरोधी, मुख़ालिफ़, ...

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