oppose
US /əˈpoʊz/
UK /əˈpoʊz/
1.
opporsi a, contrastare
disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument
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Many people oppose the new policy.
Molte persone si oppongono alla nuova politica.
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She will oppose any attempt to reduce funding.
Si opporrà a qualsiasi tentativo di ridurre i finanziamenti.
2.
contrapporre, mettere di fronte
place (something) in opposition to something else
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The two armies were opposed to each other across the river.
I due eserciti erano contrapposti l'uno all'altro attraverso il fiume.
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He opposed his pawn to my knight.
Ha contrapposto il suo pedone al mio cavallo.