I. preposition
1.
Synonyms: against 2, to
Idioms: up against
2.
Synonyms: apropos , about, against, anent, as for, as regards, as respects, as to, concerning, in re
II. adjective
1.
Synonyms: adjacent 3, abutting, adjoining, approximal, bordering, conterminous, contiguous, juxtaposed
Related Word: meeting; impinging; overlapping
2.
Synonyms: moving 2, affecting, impressive, poignant
Related Word: compassionate, responsive, sympathetic, tender; piteous, pitiable, pitiful, tear-jerking