set against

phrasal verb

set against; setting against; sets against

: feeling strongly that one does not want (something) or will not do (something)

Everyone was set against going.

He was dead set against the deal.

Examples of set against in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cardi’s rendition of the story is set against the backdrop of the opioid crisis on a farm in rural Maine, where Pia and her brother Max live with their strict and controlling father, Leo. —Caroline Carlson, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026

Directed by Emerald Fennell, and starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, the film will once again bring viewers into the tumultuous relationship between Catherine Earnshaw (Robbie) and Heathcliff (Elordi), set against the backdrop of England’s gothic moors. —Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026

Splashes of color set against those deep charcoal neutrals can introduce some cheer for those who favor dopamine decor. —R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026

Santiago, Chile Santiago is an up-and-coming destination set against the backdrop of the Andes. —Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for set against

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