OPPOSE


Meaning of OPPOSE in English

verb

BAD : I oppose to violence.

GOOD : I am opposed to violence.

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oppose sth (WITHOUT to ) = think that something is wrong and try to stop it from happening or being accepted: 'Many leading scientists vigorously opposed Darwin's ideas.'

be opposed to sth = feel strongly that something is wrong: 'Many people are opposed to the use of fur by the clothing industry.'

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