oppose

Speech parts

1. oppose - Noun

2. oppose - Verb

Meaning

To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically.

To resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand; as, to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress.

To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize.

To be set opposite.

To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act.

To make objection or opposition in controversy.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

contradict fight withstand obstruct block combat dispute counter resist hinder defy thwart take issue with prevent object
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Antonyms

support popper plaza lam cotter paragon
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Hypernyms

move act face contrast fight debate

Hyponyms

buck repulse negative stand pursue protest

Related terms

opposition opposite opponent opposer

Phrases with the word

coalition formed to oppose a force oppose the majority oppose the trend oppose change alliance formed to oppose a force oppose strongly

Derivatives

opposed opposing

Examples

The board opposed his motion Source: Internet

The senator said he would oppose the bill Source: Internet

Don't fight it! Source: Internet

let them match their best athletes against ours Source: Internet

pit a chess player against the Russian champion Source: Internet

He plays his two children off against each other Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

opposable thumb opposably opposal oppose an idea oppose change oppose strongly