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Definitions

set against

VERB

alienate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disaffect divide estrange separate turn off

STRONG

disunite divorce part wean

WEAK

break off come between make indifferent push away turn away withdraw the affections of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

combine join marry unite

WEAK

be friendly disarm

VERB

compare

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze contrast correlate equal match measure study

STRONG

approach balance bracket collate confront consider contemplate divide examine hang inspect juxtapose observe oppose parallel ponder rival scan scrutinize segregate separate touch weigh

WEAK

hold a candle to match up place in juxtaposition set side by side size up stack up against weigh against another

Antonyms

STRONGEST

imbalance

STRONG

aid assist combine desegregate discard disregard forget gather help ignore join leave neglect support unite

VERB

divide

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break up differ separate split vary

STRONG

disaccord dissent disunite estrange part

WEAK

cause to disagree come between pit against set at odds sow dissension

Antonyms

STRONGEST

combine join

STRONG

unite

WEAK

agree append attach collect connect convince couple disarrange disorganize gather hold keep link maintain persuade retain

VERB

oppose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

face

STRONG

array confront contrast counter counterbalance match pit vie

Antonyms

STRONG

agree

WEAK

aid assist favor help join participate support

VERB

pit

Synonyms

STRONG

contend counter match vie

WEAK

put in opposition

Antonyms

WEAK

agree go along

Example Sentences

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Norwegian Ruud spurned five match points in the third set against Safiullin, by which time he said he had already started to feel cramping in his legs.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

It’s deceptively conventional, with an axial structure and a conglomerate of relatively full chroma set against an off-white background.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Their songs weave in Irish lilting, set against a lively mix of drums, fiddles, flutes, harps, banjos, cello and concertina - skills honed over years of playing house parties, pub céilís and traditional festivals.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

UC Irvine held a sizable lead in the first set against the Rainbow Warriors and eventually pulled away to win 25-15.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The figure of Phineas was set against the bulk of the tree; he shouted now and then, but these sounds too were quickly absorbed and dispelled.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

set against

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