set against

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To cause (a person) to be in conflict or opposition with someone or something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gây ra mâu thuẫn hoặc đối lập với ai đó hoặc thứ gì

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Their slander has set my family against me.

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

Meaning · English

To have a strong feeling of not desiring to do something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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.

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