go against
phrasal verb
went against; gone against; going against; goes against
1
: to not agree with (something)
I won't do anything that goes against my conscience/beliefs/principles.
values that go against those of society
2
: to oppose (someone or something)
He was surprised when some of his former supporters went against him.
He was reluctant to go against his parents' wishes.
3
: to compete against (a player or team) in a contest or game
The Red Sox will be going against the Yankees in tonight's game.
4
: to not be good for (someone) : to not produce the result that is wanted by (someone)
Everything seemed to be going against her but she didn't give up hope.
The verdict went against the defendant.
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And when anyone tries to speak out, the whole world somehow goes against them.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025
Edwards, however, went against their advice on Thursday.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Women are strong, and sexiness does not have to go against power.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 13 Mar. 2025
In the comments section of the post, many went against the woman, arguing that her husband's dismay was warranted.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025
Edwards, however, went against their advice on Thursday.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Women are strong, and sexiness does not have to go against power.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 13 Mar. 2025
In the comments section of the post, many went against the woman, arguing that her husband's dismay was warranted.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for go against
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“Go against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20against. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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