tell against

Language: en

1.
BritishAmericanGeneralneutralformal
- To operate as evidence or circumstances that are detrimental to someone or something; to count against.
- To contradict or weigh against a proposition or hypothesis, making it less plausible or favourable.
2.
BritishAmericanGeneralneutralinformal
- To say or relate something that reflects unfavourably on a person; to recount facts or anecdotes that harm someone's reputation or case.

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