set against

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

Atmosphere is set against the high-stakes world of NASA’s Space Shuttle program in the 1980s. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

The seven rushing touchdowns were one short of the school record of eight set against Kentucky Wesleyan in 1997. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

And before the Dodgers opened a three-game set against the Cardinals at Dodger Stadium, Hernández met with the hitting coaches. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

The shots are set against the backdrop of natural landscapes — all mossy trees, lakes, lush lawns, and a white horse making its way into the frame. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for set against

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