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speak against

VERB
oppose
Synonyms
STRONGEST
argue assail attack debate defy deny disagree dispute face fight prevent protest resist
STRONG
assault bar battle bombard check combat confront contradict controvert counter counterattack cross disapprove encounter expose gainsay hinder neutralize reverse taunt thwart withstand
WEAK
call in question face down fly in the face of frown at not countenance run counter to search out stand up to take a stand take issue take on turn the tables
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accept agree aid allow comply give in go along harmonize help retreat support surrender yield
STRONG
approve assist encourage forward make peace permit
WEAK
favor join participate

Example Sentences

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"Once you speak against the owners there is only one result."

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

That meeting drew dozens of residents who wanted to voice their opinion on the anti-camping ordinance, while others showed up to speak against a proposed permanent supportive housing project.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024

But Habba seemed unimpressed by the coalition the Harris campaign assembled to speak against Trump.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2024

When Van Cleave stood to speak against the bill, he faced sharp questioning from Sen. Mark Peake, a Republican of Lynchburg, who asked that gun-rights groups meet with VanValkenburg to find compromise.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

I stood aside, afraid to move or speak against the fragile balance in the air.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon