go against

(verb) fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns. Synonyms: violate, go against, break. Example: "This sentence violates the rules of syntax."

(verb) act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises. Synonyms: transgress, offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break. Examples: "Offend all laws of humanity." "Violate the basic laws or human civilization." "Break a law." "Break a promise."

(verb) resist. Synonyms: buck, go against. Example: "Buck the trend."