1 C1 formal
To constitute evidence or reasoning that is unfavorable or disadvantageous to a claim, person, or position.
"The inconsistencies in his testimony make against his credibility as a witness."
inseparable
make against
C1 formal inseparable transitive
To be unfavorable or disadvantageous to someone or something; to work against a particular outcome.
In plain English
To be something that makes things harder or worse for someone — to be a disadvantage.
What does "make against" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Formal and relatively rare in modern English. Often used in legal, journalistic, or analytical writing to describe conditions, evidence, or circumstances that are unfavorable. Structures like 'the evidence makes against his argument' are more likely in written formal registers than spoken English.
Words that pair with "make against"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
evidence argument theory case conclusion proposal
How to conjugate "make against"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
make against
I/you/we/they
3rd person
makes against
he/she/it
Past simple
made against
yesterday
Past participle
made against
have + pp
-ing form
making against
continuous
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