go against
phrasal verb
went against; gone against; going against; goes against
1
: to not agree with (something)
I won't do anything that goes against my conscience/beliefs/principles.
values that go against those of society
2
: 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.
3
: 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.
4
: 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.
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Marcy Thompson: This idea went against the grain of how women had been perceived historically, culturally, and biologically.
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Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Think about some of the atrocious calls and non-calls that went against them.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
That legal action includes going against any opposition to the resolution by the state.
—Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
Certainly sticking by their opinions for some that may go against the grain is a form of integrity.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Think about some of the atrocious calls and non-calls that went against them.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
That legal action includes going against any opposition to the resolution by the state.
—Ray Lewis, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
Certainly sticking by their opinions for some that may go against the grain is a form of integrity.
—Maury Brown, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Go against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20against. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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