agst.

American  

abbreviation

1. against.

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Example Sentences

Nothing could hasten more the progress of these reflections & sentiments which are secretly undermining the institution which this mistaken zeal is laboring to secure agst. the most distant approach of danger.”

From Literature

OK, sure, let’s get right on that - but one other thing Mr. President, as long as we’re talking: if you were to do a total 180 on the environment and become the most dogged fighter we’ve ever had agst climate change, pollution, killing species, etc…I’d vote for you.

From Washington Times

Madison ominously warned that all monopolies, including copyright, must be “guarded with strictness agst abuse.”

From Forbes

Our Army sustained a heavy loss in their Ammunition, the Cartouch Boxes, especially as they were not of the most seasoned leather, being no proof agst. the almost incredible fury of the weather, which obliged Genl.

From Project Gutenberg

"Socy.," "opporty.," "agst.," "abt.," "independce.," these were amongst the abbreviations submitted to the printer's intelligence; not to mention commoner and more simple words, such as wh., wd., and the like.

From Project Gutenberg