phrasal verb

Hold against

Rank #1045Letter HInseparable

2Sections

Have a grudge against someone, or little respect

Meanings

  • Have a grudge against someone, or little respect (separable [obligatory], International English)

Examples

  • She HOLDS AGAINST her older sister.
  • I've always HOLDD AGAINST him.
  • Children HOLD AGAINST their teachers.

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