oppose

//əˈpoʊz//
B2Frequency Level 7Formal
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Verb

opposeInfinitive
opposePresent tense
opposedPast tense
opposedPast participle
opposingPresent participle
opposesThird-person singular
1

to disagree with or resist something or someone actively

Many citizens opposed the new law.

2

to compete against someone in a contest or election

She will oppose the current mayor in the next election.

3

to be in conflict with or contrary to something

His actions oppose his stated beliefs.