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Oppose

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

You have no right to oppose our plan.
Were I in your position, I would oppose that plan.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Several senators plan to ____ the new bill because they believe it violates constitutional rights.

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