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to set against
[phrase form: set]
01
colocar contra, virar contra
to cause someone to become opposed or hostile toward a friend, relative, ally, etc.
Exemplos
The political campaign set the community against each other, fueling tensions and conflicts.
A campanha política colocou a comunidade uns contra os outros, alimentando tensões e conflitos.
02
comparar, contrastar
to compare two or more things by considering them in relation to each other
Exemplos
Her achievements were set against those of her peers, revealing her exceptional progress.
Suas conquistas foram comparadas às de seus pares, revelando seu progresso excepcional.
03
compensar, contrabalançar
to balance one financial amount with another
Exemplos
The investor set potential expenses against expected returns to make a smart decision.
O investidor contrapôs as despesas potenciais aos retornos esperados para tomar uma decisão inteligente.
