English · Phrasal verb Attested

hold against

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To think less of (someone) for (something they have done).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cảm thấy menos về ai đó vì điều gì đó họ đã làm

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Where it’s used: Used American English

He was awful to me when we were young, but I don't hold that against him. We were children then.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “hold against” mean?

To think less of (someone) for (something they have done).

Is “hold 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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