Cerca
to set against
[phrase form: set]
01
mettere contro, inimicare
to cause someone to become opposed or hostile toward a friend, relative, ally, etc.
Example
His lies set the siblings against each other, creating a rift in their relationship.
The rumor was designed to set her friends against her, causing distrust and division.
The manipulative manager tried to set the team members against each other to maintain control.
02
mettere a confronto, paragonare
to compare two or more things by considering them in relation to each other
Example
The new policy was set against the old one to highlight the differences and improvements.
The scenic beauty of the mountains is even more striking when set against the bustling city below.
Her achievements were set against those of her peers, revealing her exceptional progress.
03
compensare, bilanciare
to balance one financial amount with another
Example
The company set its losses against its profits to find the net income for the year.
Tax deductions can be set against your total income to lower your taxable income.
The repair costs were set against the insurance payout to figure out the actual expense.
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