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To oppose something or someone

oppose

verb

to disagree with or not approve of a plan or policy

go against

to be opposed to something

have/have got against

to be opposed to a plan or suggestion for a particular reason

object

verb

to be opposed to something, or to express your opposition to it in words

reject

verb

to not agree to an offer, proposal, or request

resist

verb

to oppose or fight against someone or something

declare against

to say publicly that you oppose someone or something

rebel

verb

to oppose someone in authority, or to oppose accepted ways of doing things

tear up

to refuse to accept something such as an agreement any longer

stand against

to oppose someone or something, especially in a brave or determined way

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