against

To not recommend; to recommend against.

Despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability.

In a time-restricted manner, to meet a deadline, hurriedly, timed.

In a tight spot.

Preventing a smooth, level surface from being formed by raising the nap of the wood or causing larger splinters to form ahead of the cutting tool below the cutting surface.

Forbidden by law.

Contrary to the flow of the game.

Usually of people, together, as a group, unit, or couple.

To be forced to strike upon; to bang against; to wear away at (especially in theology).

To harm the reputation of (someone or something) by making unfavorable or demeaning comments about (someone or something).

To cause someone to have to solve a problem or deal with an issue.

To hold against or count against; to a hold a grudge regarding (something).

To face (someone, something) in a match, problem, competition or fight.

To be a black mark on (someone); to be able to harm (someone's) reputation; to be able to cause (someone) to be rejected.

To formally and strongly oppose or criticize.

to attack or assault

To violate; to breach; to break.

To defy convention or norms; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary.

To challenge someone.

To prevent something unpleasant from happening.