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.

Example Sentences

“It goes against everything that we stand for.”

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“I am very worried, because it means that decisions could be made that go against Israel’s red lines.”

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"She's also not really going against the grain. She's saying the same thing as the men."

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But legal rulings have not always gone against energy companies that are making environmental claims.

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The UK and most EU nations voted to continue the talks, but some countries including Greece went against the EU bloc and voted to abstain.

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Related Words

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• counterbalance 
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