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oppose

verb

/əˈpoʊz/

Meaning

to disagree with or resist; to act against

to disagree with or fight against something

Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.

He opposed the new policy at the meeting.

resist, object, counter, protest, fight, defy, challenge

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resist, object, counter, protest

Entry 2

resist, fight, defy, challenge

support, agree, approve, endorse, accept

Entry 1

support, agree, approve, endorse

Entry 2

support, accept, agree

strongly oppose, actively oppose, oppose plans, oppose changes, oppose policy, oppose decision, oppose view, oppose proposal

Entry 1

strongly oppose, actively oppose, oppose plans, oppose changes, oppose policy

Entry 2

strongly oppose, oppose decision, oppose view, oppose proposal

To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help...

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

to destroy completely; to remove all traces of something

to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery

to promote and sell products or services; to advertise