oppose

US /əˈpoʊz/
UK /əˈpoʊz/
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1.

disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument

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Many people oppose the new policy.
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She will oppose any attempt to reduce funding.
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resistfightcontestchallengedefy
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supportagreeapprove
2.

place (something) in opposition to something else

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The two armies were opposed to each other across the river.
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He opposed his pawn to my knight.
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contrastcounterset againstpit against
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opposedas opposed to