Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
against someone's will
idiom
/əˈɡeɪnst ˈsʌmwʌnz wɪl/
Definition
To do something without the consent or desire of the person involved.
Examples
- She was taken to the party against her will.
- The decision was made against his will, leaving him feeling powerless.
- They forced him to leave his home against his will.
Meaning
This phrase indicates an action that occurs despite opposition or disagreement from someone else, often implying a lack of choice or control.
Synonyms
- without consent
- unwillingly
- under duress
- compulsory
