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I am strongly opposed to this. vs I am opposed to this

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different levels of intensity. "I am strongly opposed to this." emphasizes a stronger level of opposition compared to "I am opposed to this." which is a more general statement of disagreement.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1951 views

I am strongly opposed to this.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a strong level of opposition.

This phrase is used to convey a very strong level of disagreement or opposition to something.

Examples:

  • I am strongly opposed to the new policy.
  • She is strongly opposed to the idea of moving.
  • He is strongly opposed to any form of discrimination.
  • I am strongly opposed to this report.
  • I am strongly opposed to this report.
  • I want it officially on record that I am strongly opposed to this mission.
  • I was and still am strongly opposed to this.
  • There are intolerable occurrences, such as the rejection of candidates for election to the Majlis, but I am strongly opposed to tighter sanctions.
  • Everyone knows why I am strongly opposed to Turkey's accession to the EU.
  • For this reason, I am strongly opposed to any corporate income tax harmonisation.
  • I am strongly opposed to the Council's course of action with regard to agricultural spending.
  • I am strongly opposed to the report in question.
  • I am strongly opposed to bonuses being paid for the reduction in quantity that I regard as perversion and for which the sugar industry itself bears responsibility.
  • I am strongly opposed to the institutional support of non-governmental organisations;
  • He was killed in the Iraq war, which I strongly opposed.
  • Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I am strongly opposed to some countries not complying with the Stability Pact and to the European Commission allowing any kind of discussion on a possible relaxation of the Pact.
  • Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I am strongly opposed to these motions for resolutions and want to express my firm opposition.
  • As an MEP for Bulgaria, one of the ten Member States which have been subjected to transitional periods, I am strongly opposed to restrictions on free access to the labour market for a considerable part of the European workforce.
  • I am strongly opposed to using the review of the Community acquis as a basis for broadening the scope of existing sectoral Directives or for introducing new ones.
  • That's someone who's strongly opposed to violence.
  • This method of using issues to build the EU State is something we are most strongly opposed to.
  • We are strongly opposed to all that.
  • We are strongly opposed to these proposals.

Alternatives:

  • I am vehemently opposed to this.
  • I am adamantly opposed to this.
  • I am fiercely opposed to this.
  • I am resolutely opposed to this.

I am opposed to this

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a general level of opposition.

This phrase is used to express a general disagreement or opposition to something without emphasizing a strong level of intensity.

Examples:

  • I am opposed to the new regulations.
  • She is opposed to the idea of increasing taxes.
  • He is opposed to the construction of the new building.
  • I am opposed to this and I hope that Mr Brok is too, today and tomorrow.
  • As for the demand for the revision and possible suspension of the Nitrates Directive, which is what is sought via Amendments 108 and 109, I am opposed to this principally on legal grounds.
  • In short, I am opposed to this second rail package.
  • In principle I am opposed to this type of report in which, on eminently routine matters within a particular policy area, Parliament repeats already known positions and reaffirms its overall good will.
  • In principle I am opposed to this kind of federalism.
  • Madam President, I am opposed to this resolution.
  • I have already said on numerous occasions that I am opposed to this Article 4 being toned down in any way and to certain messages praising the virtues of alcohol being authorised.
  • Please do not misunderstand me, I am not opposed to better technology, but I am opposed to this blind faith in technology.
  • It is because of these three factors that I am opposed to this part of the Minutes since it is such an important issue for the future. I should like this particular part to be put to the vote.
  • Thirdly, I am opposed to this proposal because it leaves completely in the air what kind of costs it brings and who should bear them.
  • Being resolutely opposed to the idea of a European Constitution, which assumes the existence of a 'European people' - this is far from the case at present, there are only the peoples of the Member States - I am opposed to this report.

Alternatives:

  • I disagree with this.
  • I do not support this.
  • I am against this.
  • I do not approve of this.

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