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

Flowers open along the stems in late summer to fall, with dark purple spots set against a pale lavender to white backdrop. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025

The trailer shows the beginnings of Tom and Josh’s love story, set against the backdrop of ICE raids in Los Angeles. —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025

For a different kind of glamping experience, Costanoa offers a range of accommodation options alongside a full calendar of wellness and crafting activities set against the stunning sea. —AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025

In the season finale, Joanne and Noah’s love story is set against five songs from the Nobody Wants This soundtrack. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for set against

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