hold against

verb

held against; holding against; holds against

: to use (something) as a reason to have a bad opinion of (someone)

He lied to her once, and she still holds it against him.

Nobody is going to hold it against you if you don't come.

Examples of hold against in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Active stock pickers must instead consider the merits of each holding against the prospect of higher rates. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

The woman was held against her will and the door handle of the attic was removed, preventing her from leaving the attic area, according to prosecutors. — Alex Stambaugh, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Tensions are rising ahead of high-stakes vote The election in October will be held against a backdrop of high political tensions as Vucic’s populists seek to remain in office despite widespread popular discontent. — Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

The ballot in October will be held against a backdrop of high political tensions as Vucic’s populists seek to remain in office despite widespread popular discontent. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for hold against

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