Meaning & use
go against
To oppose, conflict with, or act contrary to a rule, belief, or expectation.
See it in a sentence
Lying to a client would go against everything the company stands for.
He decided to go against his parents' advice and study art instead of law.
A note on using this word
Go against is commonly used with abstract nouns like principles, advice, or instincts, rather than with people directly.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
supportalign with
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