Meaning of go against in English

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1. Verb

   go against

   Definitions

   1. fail to agree with

   Examples

   • « be in violation of »
   • « as of rules or patterns »
   • « This sentence violates the rules of syntax »

   Antonyms

   • conform to
2. 2. act in disregard of laws and rules

   Examples

   • « offend all laws of humanity »
   • « violate the basic laws or human civilization »
   • « break a law »
3. 3. resist

   Examples

   • « buck the trend »