direct against



direct something against someone or something

to aim a critical remark or a weapon at someone or something. (Very close to direct something at someone or something.) We directed the guns against the occupied village. Ted said he had directed his remark against Judy.
See also: direct

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Domnika-Macedonian
Sophokles-Ancient Greek
TiinaTEE:-nahFinnish
AndrewAN-droo (English)English, Biblical
Hortensia[hɔ:'tensiə]
LorenLAWR-ənEnglish