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    op·pose
    [əˈpōz]
    verb
    oppose (verb) · opposes (third person present) · opposed (past tense) · opposed (past participle) · opposing (present participle)
    1. disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument:
      "those of you who oppose capital punishment"
      • actively resist or refuse to comply with (a person or a system):
        "off-roaders who adamantly opposed new trail restrictions"
      • compete against (someone) in a contest:
        "a candidate to oppose the leader in the presidential contest"
    Origin
    late Middle English: from Old French opposer, from Latin opponere (see opponent), but influenced by Latin oppositus ‘set or placed against’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.
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    verb
    1. disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument:
      disapprove of
      dissent from
      think wrong
      be against
      demur about/against
      not believe in
      not support
      Opposite:
     
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  1. 1 : to disagree with or disapprove of They oppose the proposed changes. 2 : to compete against She will oppose the mayor in November's election. 3 : to provide contrast to Good opposes evil. 4 : to offer resistance to : try to stop or defeat The group will oppose the new law.

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    Meaning of oppose in English oppose verb [ T ] uk / əˈpəʊz / us / əˈpoʊz / Add to word list B2 to disagree with something or someone, often by speaking or fighting against it, him, or her:
    dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/oppose

    While all these words mean "to set oneself against someone or something," oppose can apply to any conflict, from mere objection to bitter hostility or warfare. When can combat be used instead of oppose?

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    If you oppose someone or their plans or ideas, you disagree with what they want to do and try to prevent them from doing it.

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