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oppose

/ə'poʊz/

Synonyms of oppose Antonyms of oppose Examples of oppose Usage of oppose Parts of oppose Definition that contains oppose Words sounding like oppose Explanation of oppose

verb
contrast with equal weight or force
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counterbalance

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counterpoint contrast
verb
set into opposition or rivalry
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match pit play off

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face confront
verb
be resistant to
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"The board opposed his motion"

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contradict controvert

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rebut refute
verb
fight against or resist strongly
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"The senator said he would oppose the bill"

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defend fight fight back fight down

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fight struggle contend
verb
act against or in opposition to
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react

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move act
verb
be against; express opposition to
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"We oppose the ban on abortion"

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debate fence argue contend

Definition that contains oppose

face oppose, as in hostility or a competition
dry opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
confront oppose, as in hostility or a competition
reactionary opposed to political or social liberalism or reform
neutralize oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
pacifist opposed to war
counteract oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
counteract oppose or check by a counteraction
counterbalance oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
pacifistic opposed to war