run counter

Verb

(transitive with to) To defy or oppose something, especially an expectation, custom, or social standard.

Japanese Meaning

（期待や慣習、社会的規範などに）反抗する、逆らう

Her decision to paint the chapel blue will run counter to the congregation's expectations.

礼拝堂を青く塗るという彼女の決定は、会衆の期待に反するだろう。

Sense（1）

(transitive with to) To defy or oppose something, especially an expectation, custom, or social standard.

runs counter

（ present singular third-person ）

running counter

（ participle present ）

ran counter

（ past ）

run counter

（ participle past ）