English · Word Candidate

oppose

/əˈpəʊz/

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Also seen as: opposes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cố gắng ngăn chặn tiến trình của điều gì đó

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Verb

to oppose the king in battle

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To object to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phản đối

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Verb

Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “oppose” mean?

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

Is “oppose” formal or informal?

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

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