oppose
US /əˈpoʊz/
UK /əˈpoʊz/
1.
opor-se a, resistir
disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument
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Many people oppose the new policy.
Muitas pessoas se opõem à nova política.
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She will oppose any attempt to reduce funding.
Ela se oporá a qualquer tentativa de reduzir o financiamento.
2.
opor, colocar em oposição
place (something) in opposition to something else
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The two armies were opposed to each other across the river.
Os dois exércitos estavam opostos um ao outro através do rio.
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He opposed his pawn to my knight.
Ele opôs seu peão ao meu cavalo.