run against

1

Also, run up against or run into. Encounter something, especially a difficulty, unexpectedly. For example, We didn't know we'd run up against so much opposition, or He ran into trouble with his taxes. [Late 1300s]

2

Work against, as in Public sentiment ran against her. [Late 1300s]

3

Oppose for elective office, as in Susan decided to run against a very popular incumbent. This usage is a figurative application of running in a footrace. [First half of 1800s]

Words nearby run against

run a temperature, run a tight ship, run across, run afoul of, run after, run against, run along, run amok, run an errand, run around, run around in circles

Words related to run against

clash, greet, face, see, contact, find, feel, savor, appreciate, engage, hit, affront, tumble, confront, cross, experience, collide, accost, grapple, wrestle