declare against
phrasal verb
declared against; declaring against; declares against
British, formal
: to officially say that one opposes (someone or something)
She declared against the government's policies.
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They will be asked what their views are regarding the historically high tariffs Trump has declared against numerous major trading partners of the U.S., including China, the European Union and Vietnam.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
And there's nothing that is declared against anybody.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
This would mark the first time an enemy to be declared against a crime gang without a war against the country.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
On the one hand, events in Russia over the weekend were stunning — the leader of a mercenary group declaring against the country’s military leadership and, for 24 hours, marching on Moscow.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 27 June 2023
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
And there's nothing that is declared against anybody.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
This would mark the first time an enemy to be declared against a crime gang without a war against the country.
—Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
On the one hand, events in Russia over the weekend were stunning — the leader of a mercenary group declaring against the country’s military leadership and, for 24 hours, marching on Moscow.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 27 June 2023
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“Declare against.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/declare%20against. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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