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oppose

English → English

verb//əˈpoʊz//

(conflict) To disagree strongly with a plan or policy and try to stop it from happening

Many local residents organized a protest to oppose the construction of a new shopping mall in the park.

(English) Many local residents organized a protest to oppose the construction of a new shopping mall in the park.

The opposition party promised to oppose any laws that would increase taxes for middle-class families.

(English) The opposition party promised to oppose any laws that would increase taxes for middle-class families.

Entry ID: en:en:oppose · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary