go against

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.

Examples of go against in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The name change technically goes against airport policy, which only allows a rededication to someone who's made contributions to the airport or the field of aviation. — The Npr Network, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

Opponents of school uniforms, however, say that requiring parents to buy specific articles of clothing goes against the idea that students should be given free education. — Amy Morin, Parents, 27 Aug. 2026

Some, like Uthmeier, claim that use of such vaccines goes against the church’s belief in the sanctity of life. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

Despite the jury recommending life without parole, the judge went against their wishes and imposed a state execution. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for go against

• recommenced
• recompensed
• commenced
• condensed
• dispensed
• expensed
• incensed
• unfenced
• fenced
• sensed
• tensed