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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: against, speak


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Whoever will speak against the Taliban, we will take action against them," The News quoted him, as saying.
Coun Peter Maughan, who was refused permission to speak against the application, said: "This was a very controversial application.
Political figures gathered in front of the Moroccan Parliament to speak against the Israeli attacks that will only "lead to acts of terrorism.
 
 
 
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