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run counter to

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differ v.
disagree v.
oppose v.

VERB

differ

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter conflict with contradict contrast disagree diverge modify vary

STRONG

digress diversify qualify reverse turn

WEAK

be distinguished from be off the beaten path be unlike bear no resemblance clash with depart from deviate from divaricate from jar with lack resemblance not conform not look like show contrast sing a different tune stand apart take exception

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept agree coincide concur remain

WEAK

be same conform consent harmonize

VERB

disagree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clash contradict differ dissent diverge

STRONG

conflict counter depart deviate discord disharmonize vary war

WEAK

be discordant be dissimilar

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree approve concur consent

STRONG

stay

WEAK

accept acquiesce aid coincide harmonize help

VERB

oppose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argue assail attack debate defy deny disagree dispute face fight prevent protest resist

STRONG

assault bar battle bombard check combat confront contradict controvert counter counterattack cross disapprove encounter expose gainsay hinder neutralize reverse taunt thwart withstand

WEAK

call in question face down fly in the face of frown at not countenance search out speak against stand up to take a stand take issue take on turn the tables

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept agree aid allow comply give in go along harmonize help retreat support surrender yield

STRONG

approve assist encourage forward make peace permit

WEAK

favor join participate

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run counter to

The reports of robust spending run counter to some recent economic indicators.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Likewise shorting commodities here would run counter to current consensus.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

These highly volatile funds are designed for active, short-term traders, not long-term investors, and run counter to diversification principles.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

Police leaders, civil rights advocates and other experts say the actions of immigration officials and agents run counter to law enforcement’s best practices.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2026

"Not at all," asserted Capriani, "I would not for the world run counter to your interests, I have them almost as near at heart as my own...."

From 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance by Ossip Schubin

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