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To dispute the validity of
“They came to oppose attempts by the London fire authority to remove one of the station's two engines.”
To be pitted against in a competition (or conflict)
“The Warriors, playing with all freshmen and sophomores, will now prepare for the state semifinals where the team will oppose Arlington St.”
To neutralize, reverse, or balance out a force or action
“By electromagnetic induction, a countercurrent will be induced into the coil, which will oppose the incoming current.”
To refuse or be unwilling to allow or grant
“I hope that when we have all met and discussed the whole question together, we shall be thoroughly determined to oppose the Bill to the utmost of our power.”
To disagree or clash with on an issue
“Liberals and conservatives will typically loudly oppose each other in public on social issues.”
To cause to fail, or to make great attempts to
To resist or endure (something) successfully
To disregard the rules and refuse to conform
To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of conduct
To feel an intense dislike for
To protect or shield from harm or danger
To dissent or rebel against
To prohibit or interdict a given action or process
To complain or express dissatisfaction about something
To differ strikingly or to be an unsuitable match
To compare and analyze by contrasting or juxtaposing
To criticize or scold sternly
To counteract or equal the effect or importance of
To enter or participate in a contest, usually as a political candidate
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