The phrase "against perception" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe actions, beliefs, or statements that contradict or challenge what is commonly perceived or understood.
Example: "His argument was compelling, yet it stood against perception, leaving many in the audience questioning their own beliefs."
Alternatives: "contrary to perception" or "in opposition to perception".
"The mayor is once again running into the problem of defending reality against perception," said Douglas Muzzio, a professor at Baruch College's School of Public Affairs.
The war for location and turf is ultimately against perception, and with a news media that can hail Title IX from here to eternity but still cover the Masters with its usual convention of Dockers slacks inside the gates while a klatch of unaccredited women is left to vacuum the remains of Martha Burk's remonstrations outside.
In the movie's climax, set in a sparsely furnished room that belongs to O's mother, O wages his final bid against perception — facing off, so to speak, with a parrot, a goldfish, a dog, a cat, and a rocking chair with a headrest cut into a shape that resembles a pair of eyes.
Mike D'Antoni is fighting against perceptions, resisting his impulses and wrestling with his playbook.
A1 Mr. Ashcroft's wife, Janet, defended him against perceptions that he is insensitive to women, blacks and others.
"We cannot win trophies every year," he continued, railing against perceptions that financial might and a silverware-winning pedigree give his side an advantage.
With Clark already fighting against perceptions that she is too closely tied to the traditional UK-US power axis, Bulgaria's European Commission vice president Kristalina Georgiev has emerged as a frontrunner after taking up the country's nomination this week.
However, these benefits need to be weighed against perceptions of confidentiality and the survivor-centered approach to care.
Not every comment on appearance is nefarious, but men in particular have to guard against perceptions.
Hope may provide individuals a positive resource for anxiety while protecting against perceptions of vulnerability, uncontrollability and unpredictability [ 21, 43].
Hope may provide individuals a positive resource for combating depression and anxiety while protecting against perceptions of vulnerability and unpredictability [ 24].
