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set against

VERB
alienate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disaffect divide estrange separate turn off
STRONG
disunite divorce part wean
WEAK
break off come between make indifferent push away turn away withdraw the affections of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
combine join marry unite
WEAK
be friendly disarm
VERB
compare
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze contrast correlate equal match measure study
STRONG
approach balance bracket collate confront consider contemplate divide examine hang inspect juxtapose observe oppose parallel ponder rival scan scrutinize segregate separate touch weigh
WEAK
hold a candle to match up place in juxtaposition set side by side size up stack up against weigh against another
Antonyms
STRONGEST
imbalance
STRONG
aid assist combine desegregate discard disregard forget gather help ignore join leave neglect support unite
VERB
divide
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break up differ separate split vary
STRONG
disaccord dissent disunite estrange part
WEAK
cause to disagree come between pit against set at odds sow dissension
Antonyms
STRONGEST
combine join
STRONG
unite
WEAK
agree append attach collect connect convince couple disarrange disorganize gather hold keep link maintain persuade retain
VERB
oppose
Synonyms
STRONGEST
face
STRONG
array confront contrast counter counterbalance match pit vie
Antonyms
STRONG
agree
WEAK
aid assist favor help join participate support
VERB
pit
Synonyms
STRONG
contend counter match vie
WEAK
put in opposition
Antonyms
WEAK
agree go along

Example Sentences

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The British, while struggling desperately to keep India from dividing along sectarian lines before and during World War II, were set against the revival of the caliphate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The King was given his own chair and silk cushion to witness the British-Nigerian designer's Notting Hill inspired runway, which was set against a backdrop of the area of London she grew up in.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Behind her are large, glowing angel wings set against a golden, cloudy sky, creating a heavenly theme.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Raducanu had been on the brink of losing the opening set against Juvan but a cross-court forehand winner helped her break in the sixth game and she finally got on the scoreboard.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

“Do you understand these grievances set against you?”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.