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sets against

sets against is the third-person singular simple present indicative of set against.

Meaning of set against

Verb

set against (third-person singular simple present sets against, present participle setting against, simple past and past participle set against)

  1. (transitive) To cause (a person) to be in conflict or opposition with someone or something.
    • Their slander has set my family against me.
    Synonyms:
    pit against
  2. (transitive) To have a strong feeling of not desiring to do something.

Questions about sets against

What is sets against the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Sets against is the third-person singular simple present indicative of set against.

Words near sets against in the dictionary

  1. sets aback
  2. sets about
  3. sets adrift
  4. sets afire
  5. sets after
  6. sets against
  7. sets ahead
  8. sets alight
  9. sets an example
  10. sets apart
  11. sets aright

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