Synonyms for tell against

Most common

weigh against · disadvantage · discredit

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

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

   [H]ard as he worked, his age was beginning to tell against him.

Example sentences

• disadvantage His diligence turned out a disadvantage after all.
• discredit Tom can't believe Mary is trying to discredit him.

By length

9 letters

discredit³

12 letters

disadvantage⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (discredit³ = 3 syllables).