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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In short, schools can now directly pay players through licensing deals — a concept that goes against the foundation of amateurism that college sports was built upon.
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Eddie Pells, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
That continued in the first inning of Game 5 as Judge’s two-run home run got the Yankees going against Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Benn will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and Stars GM Jim Nill will feel enormous internal pressure to succumb to the sentimental, and go against the hockey, to give Benn a new contract.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
Whereas communities organize to protest big construction projects orchestrated by big, bad, out-of-town developers, critics are less likely to show up for small-scale projects or go against small, local builders.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Eddie Pells, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
That continued in the first inning of Game 5 as Judge’s two-run home run got the Yankees going against Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Benn will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and Stars GM Jim Nill will feel enormous internal pressure to succumb to the sentimental, and go against the hockey, to give Benn a new contract.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
Whereas communities organize to protest big construction projects orchestrated by big, bad, out-of-town developers, critics are less likely to show up for small-scale projects or go against small, local builders.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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“Go against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20against. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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