set against
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To cause (a person) to be in conflict or opposition with someone or something.
Gây ra mâu thuẫn hoặc đối lập với ai đó hoặc thứ gì
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Examples
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).
Sense 2
To have a strong feeling of not desiring to do something.
Có một cảm giác mạnh không muốn làm điều gì đó
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “set against” mean?
To cause (a person) to be in conflict or opposition with someone or something.
Is “set against” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.