hold against
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle against
Meanings
Continue to blame or dislike someone because of a past action
Why “against”? Support changes into blame, dislike, or hostile action toward another person.
“I made a mistake, but please do not hold it against me.”
“She never held the delay against us.”
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turn against
Same against pattern: hostility
Stop supporting someone and become hostile to them
hold back
Same base verb: hold
Stop yourself from doing or saying something; Prevent someone or something from progressing; Refuse to give information or feelings
hold behind
Same base verb: hold
Keep someone or something back from going forward
hold down
Same base verb: hold
Keep someone or something restrained
hold forth
Same base verb: hold
Speak at length, often in a self-important way
hold in
Same base verb: hold
Keep contained, refusing to release
hold off
Same base verb: hold
Delay doing something
hold on
Same base verb: hold
Wait, especially briefly; Grip something tightly to avoid falling; Endure or persist through difficulty
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