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.
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Loop Capital’s call goes against consensus on the Street.
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
In the rubber match, Tennessee finally got its bats going against Briski, putting together a four-run performance that would be more than enough for Karlyn Pickens, who came in relief for Erin Nuwer in the third inning and kept the Tide quiet with 11 strikeouts to complete the series upset.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
To question or go against the grain of their household’s dynamic is unthinkable to her; thus, her frustrations are exacted upon her daughter for challenging these dynamics by merely existing as a teen girl.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
My managers, Terry McBride and Dan Fraser, had to go against my label’s wishes to launch the tour.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
In the rubber match, Tennessee finally got its bats going against Briski, putting together a four-run performance that would be more than enough for Karlyn Pickens, who came in relief for Erin Nuwer in the third inning and kept the Tide quiet with 11 strikeouts to complete the series upset.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
To question or go against the grain of their household’s dynamic is unthinkable to her; thus, her frustrations are exacted upon her daughter for challenging these dynamics by merely existing as a teen girl.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
My managers, Terry McBride and Dan Fraser, had to go against my label’s wishes to launch the tour.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Go against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20against. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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