The term 'WENT AGAINST' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: OPPOSED (7 letters), STOOD (5 letters), BUCKED (6 letters), and DEFIED (6 letters). OPPOSED means to be against or hostile to, while STOOD implies taking a firm position or stance. BUCKED is an informal term meaning to resist or oppose, while DEFIED means to challenge or defy authority. All of these words describe the act of going against something, whether it be an opinion, rule, or authority.