React against
verb
To respond to something by showing opposition or resistance.
Many young people react against the traditional views of their parents.
Often appears as...
- react against authority
- react against tradition
verb
To physically or chemically respond to the presence of a certain substance.
The patient's body may react against the drug.
Often appears as...
- react against drug
- react against allergen
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To respond to something by showing opposition or resistance.
Many young people react against the traditional views of their parents.
Often appears as...
- react against authority
- react against tradition
verb
To physically or chemically respond to the presence of a certain substance.
The patient's body may react against the drug.
Often appears as...
- react against drug
- react against allergen
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
The phrase can imply strong feelings against something considered wrong or unjust.
After the scandal, employees began to react against the company's policies.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Dynamics
It's often used to describe collective opposition or a movement within a group.
The community started to react against the new regulations.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Conflict
Can describe personal opposition, not just large-scale resistance.
He decided to react against his friend's dishonest advice.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
The phrase can imply strong feelings against something considered wrong or unjust.
After the scandal, employees began to react against the company's policies.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Dynamics
It's often used to describe collective opposition or a movement within a group.
The community started to react against the new regulations.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Conflict
Can describe personal opposition, not just large-scale resistance.
He decided to react against his friend's dishonest advice.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Charge
The phrase can imply strong feelings against something considered wrong or unjust.
After the scandal, employees began to react against the company's policies.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Dynamics
It's often used to describe collective opposition or a movement within a group.
The community started to react against the new regulations.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Conflict
Can describe personal opposition, not just large-scale resistance.
He decided to react against his friend's dishonest advice.
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