dead against
dead against preposition: unequivocally and intransigently opposed to.
Preposition
dead against
- Unequivocally and intransigently opposed to.
- We had hauled up here to the S.W., in order to go sharp round the southern extreme of the Maldiva Archipelago, and, if possible, proceed by the northern, or short route, and run our westing down in 4° or 5° south latitude ; but, as we got to the westward, we found the wind more dead against us, so...1828, James Silk Buckingham, The Oriental Herald, page 410
- “The person who was most dead against playing the game was Stuart,” says Mick. “But he’s definitely a lot more relaxed about it these days.”2005, Paul Whitelaw, Belle and Sebastian: Just a Modern Rock Story, page 260
dead against meaning in Tamil
dead against in Tamil
- முற்றும் எதிராக, முற்றும் மாறாக
Antonyms of dead against
- hell-bent on
Forms of dead against
| alternative form | dead set against |
|---|---|
| alternative form | death against |
Questions about dead against
- What does dead against mean?
- Dead against means unequivocally and intransigently opposed to.
- What is dead against in Tamil?
- Dead against in Tamil is முற்றும் எதிராக, முற்றும் மாறாக. See Dead against meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is dead against?
- Dead against is a preposition.
Words near dead against in the dictionary
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