Tra từ oppose - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

op·pose [oppose opposes opposed opposing] BrE [əˈpəʊz] NAmE [əˈpoʊz] verb
1. to disagree strongly with sb's plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding
•~ sb/sth This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty.
• He threw all those that opposed him into prison.
•~ (sb/sth) doing sth I would oppose changing the law.
compare ↑propose
2. ~ sb to compete with sb in a contest
• He intends to oppose the prime minister in the leadership election.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French opposer, from Latin opponere (from ob- ‘against’ + ponere ‘place’), but influenced by Latin oppositus ‘set or placed against’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.

Thesaurus:
oppose verb T
•I would oppose changing the law.
resist • • fight • • combat • • defy • • go against sb/sth • • stand up to sb • • flout •
Opp: support, Opp: propose
oppose/resist/fight a plan/proposal
oppose/fight/defy/flout a ban
oppose/fight/defy/stand up to the government
oppose/defy/go against/flout sb's wishes

Example Bank:
•The ban was initially opposed by the US.
•The minister has consistently opposed any relaxation in the law.
•We totally oppose the use of gas to kill any animal.
•We would vigorously oppose such a policy.
•He found himself opposed by his own deputy.