openly oppose
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to disagree with something such as a plan or system and try to change or stop it, without hiding your actions
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- The villagers decided to openly oppose the new construction project.
- Many citizens decided to openly oppose the new tax policies.
- Many politicians fear to openly oppose popular but flawed policies.
- She has always been vocal and will openly oppose injustice.
- She has always been brave enough to openly oppose injustice wherever she sees it.
- The opposition party vowed to openly oppose the government's controversial bill.
- Despite the risks, the activist group chose to openly oppose the government's controversial reforms.
- Despite the risks, he chose to openly oppose the corrupt regime.
- Historically, few dared to openly oppose the reigning monarch's decisions.
- Activists are organizing to openly oppose the construction of the new highway.
- The union members will openly oppose any wage cuts proposed by the management.
- It requires courage to openly oppose popular opinions.
- He did not openly oppose his colleagues during the meeting, but he voiced his concerns privately.
- He doesn't shy away from debate and will openly oppose ideas he disagrees with.
- The community leaders plan to openly oppose the proposed tax increases at the next council meeting.
- The community leaders plan to openly oppose the proposed factory near their homes.
- It requires great courage to openly oppose a widely accepted but ethically questionable practice.
- Historically, many figures had to openly oppose prevailing social norms.
- Even if it means facing criticism, I will openly oppose policies that harm the environment.
- The employees threatened to openly oppose the company's decision if it affected their benefits.