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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The resolution was condemned by Democrats, who said the resolution goes against science and years of study by federal wildlife officials.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The Trump administration has argued that those who express pro-Hamas or antisemitic views, or other ideas which go against U.S. foreign policy, are a potential national security threat and may face deportation.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Watch the top tight end in the country and see how that went against Ahmed.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
And that’s going against a Lightning team that finished the regular season in the top 10 in both categories (fifth on the power play, 25.9 percent; sixth on the penalty kill, 81.6 percent).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The Trump administration has argued that those who express pro-Hamas or antisemitic views, or other ideas which go against U.S. foreign policy, are a potential national security threat and may face deportation.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Watch the top tight end in the country and see how that went against Ahmed.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
And that’s going against a Lightning team that finished the regular season in the top 10 in both categories (fifth on the power play, 25.9 percent; sixth on the penalty kill, 81.6 percent).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Go against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20against. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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