entgegenstellen

Definitions of entgegenstellen
  1. verb
    be against; express opposition to
    synonyms: dagegenstellen, dagegenstemmen, opponieren
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    types:
    anfechten, angehen
    to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
    type of:
    argumentieren
    have an argument about something
  2. verb
    hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
    synonyms: durchkreuzen, entgegentreten, frustrieren
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    types:
    enttäuschen
    fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
    zerrütten
    destroy or cause to fail
    desillusionieren
    free from enchantment
    type of:
    verhüten, vorbauen, vorbeugen
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
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