Diametrically opposed
Up against and diametrically opposed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Up against" instead an adjective phrase "Diametrically opposed".
Up against
Diametrically opposed and up against are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Diametrically opposed" instead an adjective phrase "Up against".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- repugnant and diametrically opposed
- repugnant and up against
- contrary and diametrically opposed
- contrary and up against
- hostile and diametrically opposed
- hostile and up against
- antagonistic and diametrically opposed
- antagonistic and up against
- inimical and diametrically opposed
- inimical and up against
- incompatible and diametrically opposed
- incompatible and up against
- clashing and diametrically opposed
- clashing and up against
Both terms in one sentence
- Also the fight between those who wanted Chloe thrown out the nearest airlock up against a (unusual, as they are diametrically opposed Shipping pairings) combined force of the Chloe/Eli and Chloe/Scott shippers who wanted her to stay.
Source: Broken Base / Live-Action TV
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