oppose (Meaning)
oppose (v)
be against; express opposition to
fight against or resist strongly
contrast with equal weight or force
set into opposition or rivalry
act against or in opposition to
be resistant to
oppose (n.)
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.
oppose (v. i.)
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oppose
oppose Sentence Examples
- The citizens vehemently opposed the construction of a shopping mall in their neighborhood.
- The scientists argued that their research opposed the prevailing scientific consensus.
- The team's new strategy faced staunch opposition from their opponents.
- The government's proposed tax increase was met with widespread opposition.
- The company's decision to outsource jobs was strongly opposed by the union.
- The teacher's strict classroom rules encountered opposition from some students.
- The political candidate's controversial remarks sparked widespread opposition.
- The environmental group fiercely opposed the development of a new oil pipeline.
- The doctor's diagnosis was opposed by another specialist, leading to a second opinion.
- Despite overwhelming evidence, the lawyer persisted in opposing the prosecution's case.
FAQs About the word oppose
be against; express opposition to, fight against or resist strongly, contrast with equal weight or force, set into opposition or rivalry, act against or in oppo
resist, defy, withstand,fight, repel, balk, contradict, dispute, buck, challenge
bow (to), stoop (to), capitulate (to), give in (to), stoop (to), surrender (to), give in (to), yield (to), surrender (to), succumb (to)
The citizens vehemently opposed the construction of a shopping mall in their neighborhood.
The scientists argued that their research opposed the prevailing scientific consensus.
The team's new strategy faced staunch opposition from their opponents.
The government's proposed tax increase was met with widespread opposition.
