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Definition of Go against
1. Verb. Fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns. "This sentence violates the rules of syntax"
Exact synonyms: Break, Violate
Specialized synonyms: Fly In The Face Of, Fly In The Teeth Of
Antonyms: Conform To
Derivative terms: Violable, Violation, Violative
Specialized synonyms: Fly In The Face Of, Fly In The Teeth Of
Antonyms: Conform To
Derivative terms: Violable, Violation, Violative
2. Verb. Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises. "Break a promise"
Exact synonyms: Breach, Break, Infract, Offend, Transgress, Violate
Generic synonyms: Disrespect
Specialized synonyms: Sin, Transgress, Trespass, Blunder, Boob, Drop The Ball, Goof, Sin, Conflict, Contravene, Infringe, Run Afoul, Trespass, Intrude, Trespass
Derivative terms: Breach, Infraction, Offence, Offender, Offense, Offensive, Offensive, Transgression, Transgressor, Violable, Violative, Violator
Antonyms: Keep
Generic synonyms: Disrespect
Specialized synonyms: Sin, Transgress, Trespass, Blunder, Boob, Drop The Ball, Goof, Sin, Conflict, Contravene, Infringe, Run Afoul, Trespass, Intrude, Trespass
Derivative terms: Breach, Infraction, Offence, Offender, Offense, Offensive, Offensive, Transgression, Transgressor, Violable, Violative, Violator
Antonyms: Keep
3. Verb. Resist. "Buck the trend"