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confront opposition

[kənˈfrʌnt əˈpɒzɪʃən]
verb phrase
enfrentar a oposição
1. to face or deal directly with resistance, disagreement, or opposing forces
The candidate had to confront opposition from multiple political groups.
O candidato teve de enfrentar a oposição de vários grupos políticos.
2. to challenge or stand against those who disagree with one's position
She decided to confront opposition head-on during the debate.
Ela decidiu enfrentar a oposição de frente durante o debate.
NYC Slang
go head-to-head with the opposition
Synonyms
face oppositiontackle oppositionmeet resistancestand against oppositionchallenge opponents
Antonyms
avoid oppositionretreat from oppositionyield to oppositionsurrender to opposition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enfrentar a oposição
most common usage
São Paulo
encarar a oposição
alternative with slightly more colloquial tone
Portugal
confrontar a oposição
more formal, direct translation

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand one's ground against opposition
face the music
take on all comers
stand up to opposition
fight tooth and nail
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