gegnerisch — meaning in English
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English meaning
- adversarial adj Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.
- adverse adj Unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.
- contra preposition Against or in opposition to.
- foe noun An enemy, especially one actively opposed to or fighting against someone.
- hostile adjective Unfriendly or aggressive, like an enemy.
Senses
gegnerisch is used for these senses in English:
- adversarial Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.
- adverse Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.
- contra Contrary to something.
- foe (obsolete) Hostile.
- hostile Aggressive; antagonistic.
adversarial — full definition
- adj Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.
- adj In which issues are tried through the presentation of evidence and argument by adverse parties, with no or limited inquiry by the court's own initiative.