oppose

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия сопротивления, оспаривания или выступления против чего-либо или кого-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de estar en contra de algo o alguien, resistirse, impugnar o confrontar una idea, medida o decisión.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de résister, de contester ou de se déclarer contre quelque chose ou quelqu'un.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich gegen etwas oder jemanden zu stellen, Widerstand zu leisten oder Einspruch zu erheben.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de resistir, contestar ou se colocar contra algo ou alguém.zh表示反对、抵抗或与某人某事物对抗的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على مقاومة شيء أو شخص أو معارضته أو الاعتراض عليه أو الوقوف ضده.

1. Disagree or resist B2 formal

   To express disagreement with or resistance to something.

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

   ruВыступать противesoponersefrs'opposer àdeSich widersetzenptOpor-sezh反对arالاعتراض والمقاومة

   Sinônimos: challengecombatconfrontcontestdefydisputefightresistwithstand

   Antônimos: advocateaidassistbackdefendfavorpromotesupport

2. Compete against B2 formal

   To be in competition or conflict with someone or something.

   • 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.

   ruСоперничатьescompetir contrafrs'opposer à / affronterdeSich widersetzenptOpor-sezh对抗arيُنافِس

   Sinônimos: battlechallengecombatconfrontcontestfacefightrival

   Antônimos: aidassistbackhelpsupport

• opposed past participle
• opposed past simple
• opposing present participle
• opposes third person singular