Meaning of the German Word "Sich widersetzen"

sich widersetzen

oppose

To disagree with something and try to stop it.

Example Sentence

Viele Menschen widersetzen sich dem neuen Gesetz.

Other Meanings of This Word

To refuse to obey someone or something.

B2Verb

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Definition: To disagree with something and try to stop it.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "sich widersetzen"?

B2

What grammatical category does "sich widersetzen" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "sich widersetzen" belong to?

Communication