have against
phrasal verb
had against; having against; has against
: to have (something) as a reason for not liking (someone or something)
She has a grudge against her former boss.
What do you have against him?
I have nothing against her personally—it's her friends I don't like.
—also used with gotShe's got a grudge against her former boss.
What have you got against him?
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What does this franchise have against something simple like drinks and dinner?
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EW.com, 8 July 2025
He was also charged with violating a protective order Harris-Williams had against him.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Wall Street’s big Eaton fire bet Wall Street hedge funds are offering to buy claims that insurers may have against Edison if the utility is found liable for causing the devastating Eaton fire in Altadena.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
The law requires filing a notice of claim to preserve any rights a person may have against a municipality or an employee acting in their official capacity, according to the law.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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EW.com, 8 July 2025
He was also charged with violating a protective order Harris-Williams had against him.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Wall Street’s big Eaton fire bet Wall Street hedge funds are offering to buy claims that insurers may have against Edison if the utility is found liable for causing the devastating Eaton fire in Altadena.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
The law requires filing a notice of claim to preserve any rights a person may have against a municipality or an employee acting in their official capacity, according to the law.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for have against
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“Have against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20against. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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