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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

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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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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

In the communities nearby - bare homes scattered over barren, brown hills, set against the snowy peaks of the Siah Koh mountain range - the devastating impact of unemployment is clear.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Hawaii rallied to take an early 11-7 lead in the first set against Long Beach Saturday night.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

That profit potential, set against the market’s significant spring pullback, sets up the potential for a run toward Wall Street’s target of around 7500 for the S&P 500 well before the end of the year.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

He settles on a blank spot above his fireplace, and he hangs it there, making the tiniest adjustments until the canvas is perfectly set against the wall.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

set against

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