What does przeciw in Polish mean?

What is the meaning of the word przeciw in Polish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use przeciw in Polish.

The word przeciw in Polish means against, anty, anty-, przeciw, przeciwko, kontra, przeciw, wada, przeciw, walczyć przeciw komuś, przeciw-, obroża przeciw pchłom, szczepienie przeciw grypie, przeciw-, zajmować stanowisko przeciw czemuś/komuś. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word przeciw

against

anty, anty-

(against; opposed)

Na przykład: antybakteryjny
For example: antibacterial

przeciw, przeciwko

(in competition with)

Tomorrow you'll be up against the toughest team in the league.

kontra

(abbreviation (versus)

przeciw

(disadvantage)

The plan's major con is its high cost.

wada

(usually plural (disadvantage, point against sth)

Każda z opcji ma swoje za i przeciw.
Each of the options has its pros and its cons.

przeciw

(votes)

The noes have it, and the bill is thrown out.

walczyć przeciw komuś

(formal (oppose, esp. legally)

przeciw-

(against)

Na przykład: przeciwwaga, przeciwdziałać
For example: counterbalance, counteract

obroża przeciw pchłom

(animal collar that repels fleas)

If the cat doesn't stop scratching, we'll have to get him a flea collar.

szczepienie przeciw grypie

(informal (vaccination against influenza)

I didn't want to run the risk of getting ill so I had the flu shot last week.

przeciw-

(suffix (substance that combats sth)

Tom took some painkillers after he came home from the dentist and went to work.

zajmować stanowisko przeciw czemuś/komuś

(maintain opinion against opposition)

Are you going to take a stand against the government's crackdown on the press?

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