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oppose violently
/əˈpoʊz vaɪˈɒlɪntli/
strongly resist or fight against
The protesters opposed the new law violently.
They strongly resisted the law through aggressive actions.
informal
To resist or fight against something with strong physical force or intense opposition.
The crowd opposed the police violently during the protest.
The people resisted the police with aggressive force.
This phrase emphasizes the intensity of resistance, often involving physical confrontation.
Collocations
oppose violentlystrongly resist or fight against
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use this phrase when describing intense resistance or conflict, often in political or social contexts.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
This phrase is strong and should be used carefully to avoid exaggeration.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 'oppose' (to resist or fight against) combined with the adverb 'violently' (with strong physical force).
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in contexts involving conflict, protests, or strong disagreement.
Word Breakdown
oppose
to resist or fight against
verbviolently
with strong physical force
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