oppose
Verb
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Be against
Express opposition to (synset 200777876) -
Fight against or resist strongly (synset 201093838)
hyponym:
- recalcitrate - show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient
- fend, resist, stand - withstand the force of something
- hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand - stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
- drive back, fight off, rebuff, repel, repulse - force or drive back
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Contrast with equal weight or force (synset 202672590)
hypernym: contrast, counterpoint - to show differences when compared; be differentsynonym: counterbalance
- Set into opposition or rivalry (synset 201083545)
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Act against or in opposition to (synset 202383714)
hyponym:
- act on, follow up on, pursue - carry further or advance
- buck, go against - resist
synonym: react -
Be resistant to (synset 200778104)
hyponym:synonym: contradict, controvert
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