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set (against)

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Synonyms & Antonyms of set (against)

as in alienate, estrange

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for set (against)

alienate,
disaffect,
disgruntle,
estrange

aggravate,
anger,
enrage,
incense,
infuriate,
madden

curdle,
sour

antagonize,
embitter,
empoison,
envenom

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for set (against)

endear,
ingratiate

appease,
assuage,
mollify,
pacify,
placate,
propitiate

sweeten

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Thesaurus Entries Near set (against)

set about

set (against)

set apart

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“Set (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/set%20%28against%29. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.

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