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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
against
contrary to
opposed to
in conflict with
versus
counter to
Antonyms
in favor of
in support of
in accordance with
aligned 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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