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to oppose someone or something
Building a road here would go against the wishes of the local community.
to be opposed to something
This goes against everything I've been brought up to believe in.
if something such as a decision or judgment goes against you, you do not get the decision or judgment that you wanted
It appears likely that the judge's ruling will go against them.
