opõe-se

[o-POH-seh]

verb

opposes; is opposed to

1. to resist or confront something in disagreement; to stand against

He opposes the new policy.

Ele opõe-se à nova política.

2. to present an obstacle or contrary force

The defense opposes the prosecution's argument.

A defesa opõe-se ao argumento da acusação.

3. to be in contrast or contradiction to something

Their views oppose each other.

Suas visões opõem-se uma à outra.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

opõe-se

standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

opõe-se

formal and standard usage

Portugal

opõe-se

standard European Portuguese usage

opõe-se firmemente (strongly opposes)

opõe-se veementemente (vehemently opposes)

opõe-se categoricamente (categorically opposes)

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