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

He testified: “It’s tough to go against the gradient with command and be the only one.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

There's no hiding place for a manager when decisions go against them and for Mikel Arteta, his choice to stick by cup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will be one that haunts him.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

“But my conscience forces me to go against this decision. Anyone else whose conscience drives them toward the city is welcome to come with me.”

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

go against

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