oppose
verb (used with object)
to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
opposes
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present tense formof oppose (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The Massachusetts Municipal Association, a nonprofit organization, opposes the measure.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
The decision is facing the legal challenge from the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition, which opposes the march.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
It also opposes the use of volunteers from the National Youth Service as airport staff.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
China has repeatedly said it opposes “illegal and unreasonable unilateral sanctions” by Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Anyone who opposes a military invasion, they argue, must be ignorant of the atrocities taking place.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
