go against
Swim upstream metaphorically
To go against something is to oppose or contradict it.
You can go against someone's wishes, go against the grain, or go against conventional wisdom.
A decision that goes against you is unfavorable to your interests.
Evidence that goes against a theory undermines it.
The phrase implies resistance to an established force, rule, or expectation.
Remain intact despite pressure
- endureSuffer through without yielding
- hold outRefuse to concede
- repelDrive off or disgust
- combatArmed hostile engagement
rebuff · refuse · fight · oppose · stand firm · hold ground · brave · weather
Breaking of agreement
- infringeViolate another's rights
- floutOpenly defy authority
- disobeyRefuse to comply
- transgressViolate a boundary
contravene · overstep · disregard · ignore · break · trespass · neglect · circumvent
withstand
Remain intact despite pressure
combat · rebuff · refuse · fight · oppose · stand firm · hold ground · brave · weather · fend off
breach
Breaking of agreement
transgress · contravene · overstep · disregard · ignore · break · trespass · neglect · circumvent · sidestep
defy
Resist or challenge openly
object · dissent · disagree · counter · reject · protest · confront · rebut · refute · disapprove
go againstsupport
To uphold or sustain
side with · stand with · back · go with · go along with
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