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in opposition to

[ɪn əˈpɒzɪʃən tu]
preposition/adverbial phrase
em oposição a
1. Against; contrary to; in conflict or disagreement with
The proposal was made in opposition to the current policy.
A proposta foi feita em oposição à política atual.
2. Standing against or facing something directly
She stood in opposition to the decision made by the board.
Ela se posicionou em oposição à decisão tomada pela diretoria.
Synonyms
againstcontrary toopposed toin conflict withversuscounter to
Antonyms
in favor ofin support ofin accordance withaligned with

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
em oposição a
most common usage
São Paulo
em oposição a
standard usage, sometimes 'contra'
Rio de Janeiro
em oposição a
standard usage
Portugal
em oposição a
standard usage, also 'contra' or 'ao contrário de'

Related Idioms & Phrases

go in opposition to something
stand in opposition to
raise opposition to
face opposition to
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