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go against

go against


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. oppose: to be in opposition to something
The government went against treasury advice and raised interest rates.

2. be contrary to: to be the opposite of something
This goes against everything I believe in.

3. be unfavorable to somebody: to be unfavorable to somebody
He went to court wearing a confident smile but the verdict went against him.

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