oppose
verb (used with object)
to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
opposer
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a word derived from
oppose.
Example Sentences
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“If California legalizes sports gambling it becomes very unlikely that another state would arise as the consumer-oriented opposer of sports gambling.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2022
The sole opposer was outgoing council member Brandon Todd, Ward 4 Democrat.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 15, 2020
From that time he became a prominent politician—an advocate of equal rights—a stern opposer of British wrongs.
From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by L. Carroll Judson
Thus Mr. Craig continued, not only a firm friend to the reformation, but a bold opposer of every incroachment made upon the crown and dignity of the Lord Jesus Christ.
From Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies by John Howie
He was a steadfast opposer of the proceedings of the courts during the witchcraft delusion in 1692.
From The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution by James H. Stark
