Tell-against Definition

verb

(idiomatic) To function as a liability (for someone); to put into a condition of disadvantage.

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(idiomatic) To serve as evidence which casts doubt upon.

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Tell-against Sentence Examples

  • The want of mobility, particularly in the cavalry, now began to tell against the French.

  • This being so, it would be premature to disregard the convergent lines of historical evidence which tell against A.D.

  • These serious shortcomings may explain the diminution of his vogue in Spain; they will certainly tell against him in the estimate of posterity.

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Words Starting With

TTETEL

Words Ending With

TSTNST

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Words Starting With T and Ending With T

Starts With T & Ends With TStarts With TE & Ends With TStarts With T & Ends With ST

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With T12 Letter Words Ending With T

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