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be (dead) set against sth
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(Definition of be (dead) set against sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Opposing & against
Synonyms and related words:
- adversarial adjective
- antagonistic adjective
- anti adjective, preposition
- anti noun
- contrary adjective (OPPOSITE)
- declare for/against sth phrasal verb
- defy verb
- down with...! idiom
- insurgent noun
- kick against the pricks idiom
- nimby noun
- object verb
- opponent noun
- oppose verb
- opposing adjective
- outcry noun
- point of order noun
- sedition noun
- stand noun (OPPOSITION)
- virulent adjective
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