antithetical

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After all, the concept is considered antithetical or anathema to the Iranian Revolution, which deposed the monarchy led by the shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, in 1979.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

"Their approach to the lives of others is antithetical to the values of welcoming and fair debate that our society has upheld for 177 years," the society said.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

“Options and futures now allow people to gamble on the price without actually being involved in the blockchain, which is antithetical to what BTC was intended for.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026

“The entire thing is antithetical to the history and tradition of the Constitution, which is what the Supreme Court cares so much about,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The problem with Bobby was a social one: From a very early age he followed his own rhythms, which were often antithetical to how other children developed.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady