have against
phrasal 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 Fighting Irish pounded Arkansas on the road and won with a much higher margin of victory than Ole Miss had against the Razorbacks.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Sep. 2025
The 66 yards Mahomes had against Philadelphia matched his career-high rushing total from the overtime victory over the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Authorities have not identified any specific grievances the shooter had against the establishment.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Aug. 2025
Zahraa was found guilty of violating a protection order her daughter’s then-boyfriend had against her.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Sep. 2025
The 66 yards Mahomes had against Philadelphia matched his career-high rushing total from the overtime victory over the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Authorities have not identified any specific grievances the shooter had against the establishment.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Aug. 2025
Zahraa was found guilty of violating a protection order her daughter’s then-boyfriend had against her.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Have against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20against. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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