English · Phrasal verb Attested

count against

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be a black mark on (someone); to be able to harm (someone's) reputation; to be able to cause (someone) to be rejected.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm tổn hại đến danh tiếng của ai đó

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “count against” mean?

To be a black mark on (someone); to be able to harm (someone's) reputation; to be able to cause (someone) to be rejected.

Is “count against” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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