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

This news is telling, considering the fact that Canales told reporters Friday that Reed would only be elevated if Coker — who’s been managing a quad injury since hurting himself against the Browns on Sunday — couldn’t go against the Lions. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026

While the Yankees are often criticized for being too analytical, tabbing Cole goes against the numbers, as Tampa’s lineup has flailed against southpaws all season. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026

And moral cowards are those leaders who repeatedly go against and disrespect international law. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

There’s no point in going against a whole crowd that’s kind of going after one person. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for go against

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