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GO AGAINST

(verb)

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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Go Against.

Go Against - as a verb

Fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns

Example: "This sentence violates the rules of syntax"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakviolate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

Example: "Offend all laws of humanity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breachbreakinfractoffendtransgressviolate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disrespect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Resist

Example: "Buck the trend"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buck

Example Sentences

"I will not go against my principles."
"She decided to go against her parents' wishes and study art."
"The team's actions go against the rules of fair play."
"We should all stand together and go against this injustice."
"It's difficult to go against popular opinion."
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