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Topic: Politics

oppose

IPA: /əˈpoʊz/

KK: /əˈpoʊz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To act against something or someone; to disagree or resist.

Example: Many people oppose the new law because they believe it is unfair.

transitive verb

Definition: To disagree with or fight against something or someone.

Example: Many people oppose the new law because they believe it is unfair.

opposed

IPA: /əˈpoʊzd/

KK: /əˈpoʊzd/

adjective

Definition: Being against something or someone; not in agreement or support.

Example: She was opposed to the idea of changing the school schedule.

verb

Definition: To be against something or to disagree with it.

Example: She opposed the new policy because she believed it would harm the community.

opposer

IPA: /əˈpoʊzər/

KK: /əˈpōzər/

noun

Definition: A person who disagrees with or fights against something or someone.

Example: The opposer voiced their concerns during the meeting.

opposing

IPA: /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/

KK: /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is against or in conflict with something else.

Example: The opposing team played very well during the match.

verb

Definition: To be against something or to fight against it.

Example: They are opposing the new law that was proposed.

opposition

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

KK: /ɑːpəˈzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A group or party that is against another group, especially in politics, or a situation where two things are in contrast or conflict.

Example: The opposition criticized the government's new policy during the debate.

oppositional

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃənl/

KK: /ɑːpəˈzɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or showing disagreement or resistance to something.

Example: The oppositional behavior of the students made it difficult for the teacher to maintain order in the classroom.

oppositionist

IPA: /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃənɪst/

KK: /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is part of a group that opposes or disagrees with something, often in a political context.

Example: The oppositionist voiced their concerns during the debate.

oppress

IPA: /əˈprɛs/

KK: /əˈprɛs/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat someone or a group of people in a cruel and unfair way, often by using power or authority to control them.

Example: The government oppressed the citizens by limiting their freedoms and rights.

oppressed

IPA: /əˈprɛst/

KK: /əˈprɛst/

adjective

Definition: Experiencing harsh treatment or control, often by those in power, leading to a lack of freedom or rights.

Example: The oppressed people fought for their rights and freedom.

verb

Definition: To keep someone in a situation of hardship or unfair treatment, often by using power or authority.

Example: The people felt oppressed by the harsh laws imposed by the government.

oppression

IPA: /əˈprɛʃən/

KK: /əˈprɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The state or condition of being treated unfairly or cruelly, often by those in power, leading to suffering or hardship.

Example: Many people around the world still face oppression due to their beliefs or backgrounds.

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