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

Maples and other hardwoods tower high, and the freshly blooming leaves set against the blue sky made for a lovely setting. —Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025

The historic storefront, featuring a facade adorned with Renaissance and Baroque ornamentation, prominently displays the Bulgari logo in Roman capitals, set against a pelmet crafted from emerald-colored marble. —Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025

Another win during their weekend set against Chicago (6-20) would give them two straight series victories. —Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2025

Miami fell to 11-13 on the season and will travel to Seattle to begin a three-game set against the Mariners on Friday. —Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025

Rhymes for set against

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