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oppose
[/əˈpoʊz/]
verb
opor-se, contrapor-se
1.
to resist or confront something or someone
They oppose the new law.
Eles se opõem à nova lei.
2.
to place something in front of or against something else
The two armies opposed each other on the battlefield.
Os dois exércitos se enfrentaram no campo de batalha.
3.
to present as a contrary argument or idea
She opposed his proposal with strong evidence.
Ela se opôs à proposta dele com evidências fortes.
Synonyms
resist
contradict
confront
challenge
object
contest
Antonyms
support
endorse
agree
accept
favor
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
opor-se, contrapor-se
Standard usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
opor-se, se contrapor
Common colloquial form
São Paulo
opor-se, resistir
Standard and formal usage
Portugal
opor-se, contrapor-se
European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
oppose tooth and nail
oppose head-on
oppose vehemently
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