'gainst

prep

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Definitions

Preposition
  1. 1
    Contraction of against. abbreviation, alt-of, contraction, poetic

    "[…]I have spoke thus much To mitigate the justice of thy plea; Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice Must needs give sentence ’gainst the merchant there."

Synonyms

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fortowardtowardsuponversusabout

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"[…]I have spoke thus much To mitigate the justice of thy plea; Which if thou follow, this strict court of Venice Must needs give sentence ’gainst the merchant there."

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