English-German translations for go against

• konterkarieren

Definition of go against

• To violate; to breach; to break
• To be unfavourable to someone
• To be contrary to a trend, feeling or principle
• To oppose; to resist

Examples

• What he did goes against the rules.
• This sentence goes against English grammar.
• What she said in court today went against them.
• The courts decision went against them.
• This goes against my instincts.
• He dared not go against the King.

Related words

• goal against
• go against the grain
• go against the flow
• against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain