At war

Common synonyms include: against the grain, against the tide, against the wind, antagonistic, antipathetic, at cross purposes.

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Definitions

Prep_phrase

1
Fighting in a war.
2
(typically with with or against) Vigorously opposed (to); in strong conflict (with). broadly, figuratively
"The decision to separate a child from their parents is at war with our values."

"The decision to separate a child from their parents is at war with our values."