React against

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verb

To respond to something by showing opposition or resistance.

Many young people react against the traditional views of their parents.
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Often appears as...

  • react against authority
  • react against tradition
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Emotional Charge

The phrase can imply strong feelings against something considered wrong or unjust.

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After the scandal, employees began to react against the company's policies.
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Group Dynamics

It's often used to describe collective opposition or a movement within a group.

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The community started to react against the new regulations.
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Personal Conflict

Can describe personal opposition, not just large-scale resistance.

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He decided to react against his friend's dishonest advice.
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