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speak against

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speak against someone or something

 

1. to criticize someone or something. Many people are speaking against the mayor. she will not be reelected. Please don't speak against cats in my presence.

2. to testify or argue against someone or something. Judy spoke against the candidate at length. The next speaker spoke against nuclear waste.

See also: speak