B1 — Intermediateverb
opporsi
to oppose, to object
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
contrastareresistereobiettarecontestare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
appoggiaresostenereacconsentirecedere
Usage note
'Opporsi a' = to oppose/object to (reflexive). 'Contrastare' = to counter/oppose actively. 'Obiettare' = to raise an objection. 'Contestare' = to challenge/dispute.
Example
"Il comitato si è opposto alla costruzione del nuovo edificio."
"The committee opposed the construction of the new building."
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