to go against

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Term: to go against

Description:

The term "to go against" refers to opposing or contradicting something or someone. It can be used in various contexts to express disagreement, resistance, or defiance.

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Verb phrase

Senses and Usages:

To oppose or defy someone or something.

Example Sentence 1: I can't believe she decided to go against her own principles and support that policy.
Example Sentence 2: The protesters marched in the streets to go against the government's unjust actions.

To be contradictory or in conflict with something.

Example Sentence 1: The new evidence presented in court seemed to go against the previous testimony.
Example Sentence 2: Your actions go against the rules we established for this project.

To compete or challenge in a game or contest.

Example Sentence 1: The team was confident in their ability to go against the reigning champions.
Example Sentence 2: He doesn't hesitate to go against the best chess players in the city.

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