This is the 283rd most frequent Greek word.
εναντίον
"Εναντίον" means "against" or "opposite to" in English.
In this sentence, 'εναντίον' is used as a preposition followed by the genitive case, meaning 'against' in terms of opposition.
Το δικαστήριο αποφάσισε εναντίον του κατηγορούμενου.
The court ruled against the defendant.
Here, 'εναντίον' describes facing or competing against someone or something in a contest or game.
Η ομάδα έπαιξε εναντίον ενός ισχυρού αντιπάλου.
The team played against a strong opponent.
In this context, 'εναντίον' indicates a stance in opposition to an action or decision.