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opõem-se

[o-PO-em-se]
verb
oppose themselves, they oppose
1. Third person plural present indicative of 'opor-se': to resist, contradict, or act against something or someone
They oppose the new law.
Eles opõem-se à nova lei.
2. To be in conflict or disagreement with
The two groups oppose each other on this issue.
Os dois grupos opõem-se nesta questão.
3. To present an obstacle or hindrance
Many obstacles oppose the project's success.
Muitos obstáculos opõem-se ao sucesso do projeto.
Synonyms
resistemcontradizemconfrontamcombatem
Antonyms
apoiamconcordamfavorecem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opõem-se
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
opõem-se
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

opõem-se a algo - oppose something
opõem-se um ao outro - oppose each other
opõem-se ferozmente - oppose fiercely
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