entgegen|setzen
Translation
to oppose, to counter, to set against
Examples
Wir müssen uns dieser Ungerechtigkeit entgegensetzen.
We must oppose this injustice.
Er hatte den Argumenten nichts entgegenzusetzen.
He had nothing to counter the arguments with.
Grammar Patterns
sich ((sth.dat)) entgegensetzen to oppose sth. We must oppose this injustice.
((sb./sth.dat)) ((sth.acc)) entgegensetzen to counter sb./sth. with sth. He had nothing to counter the arguments with.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich widersetzen, opponieren; Antonyms: zustimmen, unterstützen
Etymology
From 'entgegen-' (against) + 'setzen' (to set, to place). Literally 'to set against'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'setzen' (setting) a barrier 'entgegen' (against) an opposing force.