agenst’.

In opposition; noting enmity or disapprobation. His hand will be against every man. Genesis 16:12. I am against your pillows. Ezekiel 13:20.

In opposition, noting contrariety, contradiction, or repugnance; as, a decree against law, reason or public opinion.

In opposition, noting competition, or different sides or parties; as, there are twenty votes in the affirmative against ten in the negative.

In an opposite direction; as, to ride against the wind.

Opposite in place; abreast; as, a ship is against the mouth of a