oppose

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de résister, de contester ou de se déclarer contre quelque chose ou quelqu'un.

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.

   s'opposer à

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

   Synonymeschallengecombatconfrontcontestdefydisputefightresistwithstand

   Antonymesadvocateaidassistbackdefendfavorpromotesupport

2. Compete againstB2formal

   To be in competition or conflict with someone or something.

   s'opposer à / affronter

   • 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.

   Synonymesbattlechallengecombatconfrontcontestfacefightrival

   Antonymesaidassistbackhelpsupport