Go against

verb

Definitions

1.verbTo violate; to breach; to break.

"This sentence goes against English grammar."

2.verbTo be unfavourable to someone.

"The court's decision went against them."

3.verbTo be contrary to a trend, feeling or principle.

"This goes against my instincts."

4.verbTo oppose; to resist

"He dared not go against the King."

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