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

Said Curl: “We’re basically going against a starter every day in practice. ... It’s not like we’re going through the motions with the scout team.”

From Los Angeles Times

Trump is known for defying tradition and going against the grain, but the recent appointments suggest a larger agenda, some political observers say.

From Los Angeles Times

He says these include "ethnic quotas in public institutions" that go against the spirit of fairness for all New Zealanders.

From BBC

An offended Paul approached all those who went against him and asked them how much they wanted to bet.

From BBC

He said their offences went against any sense of compassion and were "beyond comprehension for most of society".

From BBC

Related Words

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