English-Spanish translations for go against

• ir en contra de
  No se puede ir en contra de la Naturaleza sin consecuencias. There are always consequences when we go against nature.
  No sería una buena idea ir en contra de este principio. It would not be a good idea to go against that principle.
• in en contra de

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