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.

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Cannon, a Trump appointee, has rarely gone against the president's wishes. —

John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 Now, that went against my journalistic instincts, but their safety was at issue. —

Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025 Republican leaders on both sides of the Capitol have no interest in going against Trump. —

Axios, 9 Jan. 2025 One player will face off against another player on the first hole, then the second set of players will go against each other, then the third set. —

Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for go against