going against
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verb
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It was a matchup of giants on Friday night in Chatsworth, with Sierra Canyon’s Terrific Threesome on the defensive line going against Orange Lutheran’s Fearsome Fivesome on the offensive line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
“Obviously they need to rest. Obviously they’re not out there going against doctors’ orders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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- defying
- swimming upstream
- pushing back on
- bucking the trend
- being contrarian
Possible Antonyms
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- falling in line
- getting on board
- being a team player
