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oppose
[ uh-pohz ]
verb (used with object)
- to act against or provide resistance to; combat:
to vigorously oppose tyranny in every form.
Synonyms: contravene, confront
Antonyms: succumb, capitulate
Synonyms: prevent
- to set as an opponent or adversary.
- to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion:
to oppose a resolution in a debate.
- to set as an obstacle or hindrance.
- to set against in some relation, especially as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast:
to oppose advantages to disadvantages.
- to use or take as being opposite or contrary.
- to set (something) over against something else in place, or to set (two things) so as to face or be opposite to one another.
verb (used without object)
- to be or act in opposition.
oppose
/ əˈpəʊz; əˈpɒzɪtɪv /
verb
- tr to fight against, counter, or resist strongly
- tr to be hostile or antagonistic to; be against
- tr to place or set in opposition; contrast or counterbalance
- tr to place opposite or facing
- intr to be or act in opposition
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Derived Forms
- opˈposingly, adverb
- opˈposer, noun
- oppositive, adjective
- opˈposing, adjective
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Other Words From
- op·pos·er noun
- pre·op·pose verb (used with object) preopposed preopposing
- re·op·pose verb (used with object) reopposed reopposing
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of oppose1
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Example Sentences
So far, just four members, including Gohmert and Yoho, have announced they will oppose Boehner on Tuesday.
But his words felt forced and were belied his 2004 vote to oppose marking Martin Luther King Jr.
Therefore, some Democrats are under pressure to take policy actions their union allies oppose.
There is no such thing as a gay lifestyle, except in right-wing propaganda to oppose LGBT equality.
Sometimes politicians oppose reform for nefarious reasons—to protect a special interest or a major donor, for example.
"But I cannot permit you to oppose yourself to a sword two inches longer than your own," cried Gaubert, almost in a temper.
He was ordered to Besanon to take command of the troops there, and to help oppose Napoleon's advance on Paris.
By men the laws of a nation may be altered without being made contradictory to one another, or to oppose the law of God.
Though as strong as the enemy, General Daendals made the most feeble attempt to oppose the landing.
She would sooner have cut off her hand than oppose her, but she could not cast herself on her neck as she often wished to do.
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