direct against

direct (something) against (someone or something)

To target someone or something with something negative. I'm not the one who sabotaged your presentation, so don't direct your anger against me! I knew going into this campaign that my opponent would direct plenty of vitriol against me. I can handle it. If you've got complaints, direct them against Miriam because this was her brilliant idea.

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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.

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