118 entries under oppose topic. ×

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avert(verb, stop, hold, separate, remove)
14
fend off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
12
stave off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, hold)
10
prevent(verb, stop, hold, separate, remove)
9
repel(verb, control, check, separate, reject)
8
parry(verb, stop, cut, separate, reject)
8
repulse(verb, control, check, separate, reject)
7
beat off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, hold, control)
5
check(verb, stop, hold, control, cut)
5
hold off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, cut)
4
defend(verb, stop, cover, separate)
4
hinder(verb, stop, hold, end, remove)
3
brush off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, check)
3
counter(verb, stop, remove, restrain)
3
discourage(verb, reject, disregard, dismiss)
3
frustrate(verb, stop, separate, halt)
3
hedge(verb, hold, maintain, secure)
3
hold at bay(verb, expression, idiom, hold, control)
3
keep at bay(verb, expression, idiom, control, cut)
3
push back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, check)
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