What is another word for set against?
Pronunciation:
[ sˈɛt ɐɡˈɛnst], [ sˈɛt ɐɡˈɛnst], [ s_ˈɛ_t ɐ_ɡ_ˈɛ_n_s_t]
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Synonyms for Set against:
n.
• Other relevant words: (noun)v.
• alienate (verb)- disaffect,
- wean,
- part,
- estrange,
- turn away,
- disunite,
- separate,
- withdraw the affections of,
- antagonize,
- break off,
- divorce,
- make indifferent,
- turn off.
- collate,
- contemplate,
- oppose,
- approach,
- inspect,
- examine,
- consider,
- analyze,
- ponder,
- hold a candle to,
- set side by side,
- measure,
- parallel,
- stack up against,
- match up,
- place in juxtaposition,
- weigh,
- scrutinize,
- segregate,
- touch,
- confront,
- equal,
- scan,
- hang,
- juxtapose,
- study,
- weigh against another,
- observe,
- size up,
- balance,
- rival,
- bracket.
Other synonyms:
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- differentiate,
- compare,
- relate,
- set off against,
- check against,
- disassociate,
- polarize,
- dissociate,
- map onto.
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- ignite.
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- tear apart.
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- divide.
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- draw.
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- place.
- hostile,
- conflicting,
- sore,
- provoke,
- malicious,
- evaluate,
- hateful,
- quarrelsome,
- envenom,
- acrid,
- place against,
- aggravate,
- antipathetic,
- virulent,
- play off,
- make trouble,
- face up to,
- caustic,
- distinguish,
- discriminate,
- vitriolic,
- exacerbate,
- bitter,
- spiteful,
- antipathetical,
- malevolent,
- counterbalance,
- set on,
- belligerent,
- offset,
- antagonistic,
- rancorous,
- clashing,
- stir up trouble,
- venomous,
- pit,
- infuriate,
- irritate,
- fan the flame,
- heat up,
- rate,
- malignant,
- embitter.
How to use "Set against" in context?
When you set something against another thing, it is holding them in a position of comparison. This can be used to determine their importance, feasibility or usefulness. You can also use it as a metaphor for when something is in opposition to something else.
For example, you may say that your car was set against the snowy terrain when you drove down the hill. The car was in opposition to the terrain, and it was holding you back. Similarly, when you are setting goals for yourself, you may set a goal against a more important goal. This will help you stay focused.
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