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    oppose
    /əˈpəʊz/

    verb

    • 1. disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument: "a majority of the electorate opposed EC membership"

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  3. Learn the meaning of oppose, a verb that means to disagree with something or someone, often by speaking or fighting against it, him, or her. Find out how to use oppose in different contexts, such as business, academic, or American English, and see synonyms and examples.

  4. Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb oppose, which means to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast. See also related words and entries near oppose.

  5. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the verb oppose, which means to disagree with or resist something or someone. See examples of oppose in sentences and collocations with other words.

  6. Oppose definition: to act against or provide resistance to; combat. See examples of OPPOSE used in a sentence.

  7. Oppose means to be or act in contention or conflict with, to be hostile or resistant to, or to set as an opposite in position or contrast. Find the origin, usage, and examples of oppose and its synonyms in this comprehensive online dictionary.

  8. oppose: 1 v be against; express opposition to “We oppose the ban on abortion” Types: contend , contest , repugn to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation challenge , dispute , gainsay take exception to Type of: argue , contend , debate , fence have an argument about something v be resistant to “The board opposed his motion” ...

  9. Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb oppose, which means to disagree strongly with somebody's plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding. See examples, synonyms and word origin.

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