go against meaning and definition

GO AGAINST verb

Definition of go against (verb)

1. fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
   • "This sentence violates the rules of syntax"
   • synonyms: break, violate
   • antonym: conform to
2. act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
   • "offend all laws of humanity"; "violate the basic laws or human civilization"; "break a law"; "break a promise"
   • synonyms: breach, break, infract, offend, transgress, violate
   • antonym: keep
3. resist
   • "buck the trend"
   • synonyms: buck