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oppose

oppose ˈpoʊz/ verb
opposes; opposed; opposing
oppose
ˈpoʊz/
verb
opposes; opposed; opposing
Britannica Dictionary definition of OPPOSE
[+ object]
: to disagree with or disapprove of (something or someone)
: to compete against (someone) : to be an opponent of (someone)
: to try to stop or defeat (something)