Meaning ofgo againstin English

Verb

1. to oppose or resist something
   The new policy will go against the interests of the local community.
   Synonyms:

   opposeresistcountercontradictcontestchallengedefyrefuse
   Antonyms:

   supportagreecomplyconformacquiesce
2. to contradict a trend; feeling; principle
   Her actions go against the principles of fairness and justice.
   Synonyms:

   contradictopposeconflictclashcounterdefy
   Antonyms:

   agree withconform tocomply withalign withaccord with
3. to have unfavorable effects on someone
   Eating too much sugar can go against your efforts to lose weight.
   Synonyms:

   harmhurtadversely affecttell againstwork againstact againstbe detrimental to
   Antonyms:

   benefithelpaidfavorassist
4. to violate or breach rules; standards
   The company's decision to pollute the environment will go against international standards.
   Synonyms:

   breachviolatetransgressinfringedisobeycontraveneflout
   Antonyms:

   complyconformobeyadhereabide