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oppose

/əˈpəʊz/ /əˈpoʊz/

Meanings
verb
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

Examples :

"There is still time to oppose this plan."
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Related Words

Illustration attempt

attempt noun

/əˈtɛmpt/

The action of trying at something.

"It was worth the attempt."

Illustration hierarchy

hierarchy noun

/ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/

A body of authoritative officials organized in nested ranks.

"The school's hierarchy is clear: the principal is at the top, followed by the vice-principals, then teachers, and finally, the students. "

Illustration opposite

opposite noun

/ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/

Something opposite or contrary to something else.

"My brother's opinion is the opposite of mine on the best way to study for the exam. "

Illustration schedule

schedule noun

/ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ʃɛ.djuːl/ /ˈskɛ.djuːl/

A slip of paper; a short note.

"The teacher handed out a schedule for the week's activities. "

Illustration arguments

arguments noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənts/ /ˈɑɹɡjəmənts/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

Illustration opposition

opposition noun

/ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

"The student's opposition to the new school rules caused a disruption. "

Illustration president

president noun

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

Illustration antagonize

antagonize verb

/ænˈtæɡəˌnaɪz/ /ənˈtæɡəˌnaɪz/

To work against; to oppose (especially to incite reaction)

"The other children constantly antagonized Joe to the point of tears."

Illustration progression

progression noun

/prəˈɡreʃən/ /proʊˈɡreʃən/

The act of moving from one thing to another.

"The student's progression from beginner to advanced level took two years of study. "

Illustration proposal

proposal noun

/pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/

Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance

"My brother made a proposal to the family for a weekend camping trip. "

Illustration religious

religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

Illustration physical

physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"