set against

verb

set against; setting against; sets against

Synonyms of set against

: feeling strongly that one does not want (something) or will not do (something)

Everyone was set against going.

He was dead set against the deal.

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The dress featured contrasting fabric at the neckline and hips, with a velvety material set against the chiffon-like fabric used throughout he rest of the dress. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Feathering the Wind is billed as a timeless coming-of-age story set against the speed, danger and intensity of competitive youth sailboat racing. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 The first spot on the list was Medora, North Dakota, set against the North Dakota Badlands and next to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2026 What unfolds is a tragicomic story of reconciliation, infused with magical realism and set against the backdrop of the Sudanese revolution. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for set against

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