tell against

动词 v.

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动词 v.

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

— [S]ome people . . . have been so short-sighted and reckless as to clamor for an easy dissolution of the marriage-contract. . . . Is it possible that they do not see that this is a liberty which, once granted, would always tell against the weaker sex?
To serve as evidence which casts doubt upon. idiomatic,transitive

— She knew he was disposed to catch at anything that seemed to tell against Godwin's claims.

tells against present,singular,third-person telling against participle,present told against participle,past told against past