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Meaning of set one's face against | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To oppose strenuously; to determine not to do or accept.

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Examples

“As these gatherings generally ended in drunkenness and rough and dangerous fun, the ministers set their faces against the observance, and were seconded in their efforts by the more intelligent and well-behaved in the community.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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