Runs counter to


Synonyms for runs counter to
verb be dissimilar, distinct

vary
disagree
diverge
modify
contradict
alter
contrast
turn

qualify
diversify
digress
reverse
conflict with
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
run counter to
show contrast
sing a different tune
stand apart
take exception

Antonyms for runs counter to

remain
coincide
concur

consent
harmonize
agree

accept
be same
conform

Synonyms
verb be different

dissent
differ
contradict
clash

diverge
depart
discord
counter

vary
deviate
war
conflict

disharmonize
be discordant
be dissimilar
run counter to

Antonyms

concur
consent
coincide
harmonize

acquiesce
aid
agree
approve

stay
accept
help

Synonyms
verb fight, obstruct

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

dispute
withstand
thwart
neutralize
disapprove
bombard
controvert
battle
check
cross
counterattack
hinder

combat
taunt
expose
assault
gainsay
encounter
bar
reverse
contradict
counter
confront
take on

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

Antonyms

aid
retreat
give in
surrender
harmonize
comply
assist
permit

participate
allow
help
agree
go along
yield
accept
support

encourage
forward
approve
make peace
favor
join

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