stand in opposition to
Definitions
To actively resist or be in direct conflict with a person, idea, or policy.
To be positioned or situated in a way that blocks or contradicts something else.
Examples
The new environmental policies stand in opposition to the interests of the local manufacturing industry.
His personal values stand in opposition to the aggressive corporate culture of the firm.
Synonyms
be at odds with run counter to conflict with oppose defy resist clash with
Antonyms
align with be in agreement with support comply with concur with endorse harmonize with