set against

verb

set against; setting against; sets against
Synonyms of set againstnext
: 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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Their return is set against a backdrop of royal drama and a longstanding rift within the family that is far from repaired. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 That came to fruition for him in a game setting against Washington. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026 It's all set against a years-long backdrop of Americans' bad ratings of the economy, and appears to have many questioning the broader system – or at least eyeing solutions unconstrained by the usual ideologies. — Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 Period-correct lights, hinges, and fittings are set against solid mahogany walls and red leather upholstery. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for set against

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“Set against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20against. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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