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oppose violently

/əˈpoʊz vaɪˈɒlɪntli/
phrase★Intermediate— strongly resist or fight against
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

Synonyms

resist fiercelyfight back stronglydefy aggressively

Antonyms

supportagree withaccept

Related Phrases

resist fiercelyphrase
to strongly oppose something
fight back stronglyphrase
to respond with force against opposition

💡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
verb
+
violently
with strong physical force
adverb
English Dictionary

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