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go against

verb

Meaning

  • To violate; to breach; to break.

    "This sentence goes against English grammar."

  • To be unfavourable to someone.

    "The court's decision went against them."

  • To be contrary to a trend, feeling or principle.

    "This goes against my instincts."

  • To oppose; to resist

    "He dared not go against the King."