Collocations with "against the"

10 collocations found

against the law

Illegal or not allowed by law.

law9.2
against the defendant

Used to show a claim or action being made in opposition to the defendant.

defendant8.5
against the plaintiff

Indicates a decision or action that is not in favor of the plaintiff.

plaintiff7.5
against the rebels

in opposition to rebels

rebel7.5
against the clock

to work fast in order to finish before a particular time

clock7.0
against the glare

used to describe actions to protect one's eyes from a strong light

glare7.0
against the skyline

Used when an object is seen with the skyline as a background.

skyline7.0
against the cold

In protection from low temperatures.

cold6.5
against the grain

To cut or move contrary to the natural lines of wood; also figuratively, contrary to one's natural inclination.

grain6.4
sunset6.0