English · Phrasal verb Attested

declare against

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To formally and strongly oppose or criticize.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

All over the empire the bulk of the clergy declared against the emperor: in many provinces they began to preach open sedition.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “declare against” mean?

To formally and strongly oppose or criticize.

Is “declare against” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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