set against

phrasal verb

set against; setting against; sets against

: feeling strongly that one does not want (something) or will not do (something)

Everyone was set against going.

He was dead set against the deal.

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That such celebratory moments are set against such pain. —

Maurice Carlos Ruffin, TIME, 3 Jan. 2025 Their ensembles were set against an eye-popping arrangement of twinkling purple Christmas trees that surrounded a candlelit tablescape complete with glass and dishware from her collection with Wedgwood. —

Michelle Lee, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 In these images, men are suspended in space, set against a stark background. —

Steven Vargas, ARTnews.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Nestled between the restaurant and the hotel is a scenic pool area designed for the Instagram age with striped green umbrellas and chaise lounges in vibrant tropical-print upholstery, all set against panoramic views of Miami and the bay. —

Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for set against