oppose

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich gegen etwas oder jemanden zu stellen, Widerstand zu leisten oder Einspruch zu erheben.

A verb used to indicate the act of resisting, challenging, or standing against something or someone.

1. Disagree or resistB2formal

   To express disagreement with or resistance to something.

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   • Many citizens oppose the new tax law.
   • She opposed the decision to close the library.
   • The committee opposed the proposed changes.

   Synonymechallengecombatconfrontcontestdefydisputefightresistwithstand

   Antonymeadvocateaidassistbackdefendfavorpromotesupport

2. Compete againstB2formal

   To be in competition or conflict with someone or something.

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   • The two candidates oppose each other in the election.
   • Our team will oppose the champions in the final match.
   • They opposed the rival company in the market.

   Synonymebattlechallengecombatconfrontcontestfacefightrival

   Antonymeaidassistbackhelpsupport