have against
verb
had against; having against; has against
: to have (something) as a reason for not liking (someone or something)
She has a grudge against her former boss.
What do you have against him?
I have nothing against her personally—it's her friends I don't like.
—also used with gotShe's got a grudge against her former boss.
What have you got against him?
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The texts were presented on March 31 to the High Court in London as part of Associated Newspapers Limited’s defense in the civil lawsuit Prince Harry has against them.
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However, DeRosa’s decision came down to how much success Henderson had against Severino.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Costa faced 19 corners over the two legs where a mass of bodies surrounded him, but Porto fared as well as any club have against the uncompromising tactic.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Given this unending crusade to keep people from casting ballots, the obvious question is what Republican legislators have against voting.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
However, DeRosa’s decision came down to how much success Henderson had against Severino.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Costa faced 19 corners over the two legs where a mass of bodies surrounded him, but Porto fared as well as any club have against the uncompromising tactic.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Given this unending crusade to keep people from casting ballots, the obvious question is what Republican legislators have against voting.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for have against
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“Have against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20against. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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