Meaning of the word "be set against" in English

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be set against

US /biː set əˈɡenst/
UK /biː set əˈɡenst/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to be opposed to something or someone

Example:
She was set against the idea of moving to a new city.
The community is set against the construction of the new factory.
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