go against

verb

1. to be contrary to (principles or beliefs)

2. to be unfavourable to (a person)

   the case went against him

Idioms and Phrases

Oppose, be in conflict with, as in Does this legislation go against their best interest? [c. 1600] Also see against the grain.

Related Words

• cancel out 
• correct 
• counterbalance 
• halt 
• negate 
• neutralize 
• offset 
• prevent 
• rectify 
• redress 
• resist 
• thwart