Definitions

go against

VERB

counteract

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cancel out correct counterbalance halt negate neutralize offset prevent rectify redress resist thwart

STRONG

annul buck cancel check contravene countercheck countervail cross defeat fix foil frustrate hinder invalidate negative oppose remediate right

WEAK

counterwork

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid allow assist forward help worsen

STRONG

abet approve break encourage facilitate permit support uphold validate

VERB

traverse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cross

STRONG

balk buck check combat contest contravene counter counteract deny dispute duel fight frustrate gainsay hinder impede impugn negate obstruct oppose repel thwart

WEAK

disaffirm

Antonyms

STRONG

advance agree aid allow approve assist concur encourage facilitate forward go along help permit promote support surrender uphold yield

WEAK

back up confirm

Example Sentences

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The discoveries at McGraths Flat go against these expectations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Fifteen points from safety with just 18 points left to play for, their relegation could be confirmed as early as next Saturday if results go against them.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Naval Academy, said officers accused of rebellion could, if freed, go against the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Barron’s Lauren Rublin and Paul La Monica speak with Matt about how he sizes up risks, where he sees the best investment values, and why it often pays to go against the crowd.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Sam made it seem that he was right and Father was wrong; but I didn’t see how I could go against Father.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier

go against

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