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напереко́р — meaning in English

naperekor

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English meaning

athwart adv Lying or moving in a slanting line, from one side to the other.
despite preposition Without being prevented by; even though something might suggest otherwise.

Senses

напереко́р is used for these senses in English:

in the teeth of in spite of; in direct opposition to

athwart — full definition

adv Lying or moving in a slanting line, from one side to the other.
adv Lying across something's path, so that it blocks the way.
adv In a way that goes against what is expected or right.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

в запу́ганном состоя́нии в противоре́чие с вразре́з с столкнове́ние с поперёк че́рез вопреки́ невзирая несмотря