oppose

UK /əˈpəʊz/ US /əˈpoʊz/
verb 4

Collocations

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(verb.)

ADV

adamantly, bitterly, fiercely, firmly, hotly, resolutely, strenuously, strongly, vehemently, vigorously, violently

Many workers bitterly opposed the new contract terms during last year's negotiations.

totally

Many parents totally oppose letting their children play video games for more than one hour daily.

actively | openly, publicly

successfully, unsuccessfully

The students unsuccessfully opposed the new school uniform policy despite collecting hundreds of signatures.

initially

Many parents initially opposed the new school policy but later accepted it.

consistently

She has consistently opposed her family's plan to move abroad.

VERB + OPPOSE

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