противостоять
oppose
to disagree with and try to stop something
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противостоять with English translation
противостоять usage examples
Many voters oppose the tax increase.
Многие избиратели противостоят повышению налогов.
She opposes any change to the schedule.
Она противостояла любым изменениям в расписании.
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противостоять synonyms
What's the difference between противостоять / возражать / противодействовать / противиться / оспаривать
oppose — to disagree with and try to stop something
Many voters oppose the tax increase.
Многие избиратели противостоят повышению налогов.
To resist pressure, force, or influence and not give way.
The company was able to oppose the pressure from competitors.
Компания смогла противостоять давлению конкурентов.
To disagree with a statement, idea, or decision; to object.
I oppose this decision.
Я возражаю против этого решения.
To actively hinder something or work against its action or development.
The authorities oppose the spread of the infection.
Власти противодействуют распространению инфекции.
To be unwilling to do something and resist it inwardly.
He opposed the changes for a long time.
Он долго противился переменам.
To question the correctness, legality, or truth of something.
The lawyer opposes the court's decision.
Адвокат оспаривает решение суда.
To create obstacles and stop something from happening or developing.
Bad weather opposed the departure.
Плохая погода препятствовала выезду.
To actively not submit, fight back, and resist an influence.
The people opposed the occupation.
Народ сопротивлялся оккупации.
To publicly not support something and state opposition to it.
Many oppose the new law.
Многие выступают против нового закона.
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How to pronounce противостоять and what this word means
противостоять translation: oppose. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce противостоять
[prətʲɪvəstɐˈjatʲ]
противостоять translation
oppose
противостоять examples
Many voters oppose the tax increase.
противостоять transcription
[prətʲɪvəstɐˈjatʲ]
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противостоять meaning: what does it mean?
быть против и пытаться помешать этому
противостоять pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
противостоять is pronounced as [prətʲɪvəstɐˈjatʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
противостоять definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Many voters oppose the tax increase. Translation: Многие избиратели противостоят повышению налогов.
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