go against

phrasal verb

went against; gone against; going against; goes against

: to not agree with (something)

I won't do anything that goes against my conscience/beliefs/principles.

values that go against those of society

: to oppose (someone or something)

He was surprised when some of his former supporters went against him.

He was reluctant to go against his parents' wishes.

: to compete against (a player or team) in a contest or game

The Red Sox will be going against the Yankees in tonight's game.

: to not be good for (someone) : to not produce the result that is wanted by (someone)

Everything seemed to be going against her but she didn't give up hope.

The verdict went against the defendant.

Examples of go against in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The bombshell report goes against Gates’ history of public nonpartisanship. —

Derek Saul, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 The 65th House District sees Democrat Rep. Michelle Cook go against Republican Joe Canino. —

USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024 As if going against Henry’s plans was ever an option. —

Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Lake's comments on FEMA funding went against a direct response the agency had to similar claims. —

Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for go against

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