opponeren

Definitions of opponeren
  1. verb
    act against or in opposition to
    synonyms: afwijken, kanten, keren, opkomen, roeren, vechten, verweren, verzetten, weren
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    types:
    aanvallen, bestrijden, betwisten, ingaan, tegenlopen, tegenzitten
    resist
    type of:
    doen, handelen, optreden, tussenkomen
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  2. verb
    contrast with equal weight or force
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    type of:
    afsteken, contrasteren
    to show differences when compared; be different
  3. verb
    be resistant to
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    deballoteren, tegenstemmen, veteren
    vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
    protesteren, steigeren, tegenstemmen
    express opposition through action or words
    betogen, demonstreren, manifesteren
    march in protest; take part in a demonstration
    muiten
    take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
    opstaan, rebelleren, revolteren
    break with established customs
    type of:
    falsificeren, omverhalen, omverwerpen, ontzenuwen, refuteren, weerleggen, wegpraten, wegredeneren
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
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