oppose
op·pose
verb \ə-ˈpōz\op·posedop·pos·ing
Definition of OPPOSE
transitive verb
1
: to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast
2
: to place opposite or against something
3
: to offer resistance to
— op·pos·er noun
See Examples of OPPOSE
- The governor opposes the death penalty.
- The change is opposed by many of the town's business leaders.
- The group opposes the mayor and is trying to find a candidate to run against her.
- You've opposed every suggestion I've made.
- He met the man who will oppose him in the next election.
- These two teams opposed each other in last year's playoffs.
- We're hoping we can get more senators to oppose the legislation.
Origin of OPPOSE
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Synonym Discussion of OPPOSE
oppose, combat, resist, withstand mean to set oneself against someone or something. oppose can apply to any conflict, from mere objection to bitter hostility or warfare <opposed the plan>. combat stresses the forceful or urgent countering of something <combat disease>. resist implies an overt recognition of a hostile or threatening force and a positive effort to counteract or repel it <resisting temptation>. withstand suggests a more passive resistance <trying to withstand peer pressure>.
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