set against
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To cause (a person) to be in conflict or opposition with someone or something.
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.
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.