Meaning of 'oppose'

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Meaning of ‘oppose’

6 definitions found.

oppose

verb

be against

verb

be resistant to

Example: "The board opposed my motion."

Synonyms: contradict

verb

set into opposition or rivalry

Synonyms: pit

verb

fight against or resist strongly

Example: "The senator said they would oppose the bill."

Synonyms: fight

verb

act against or in opposition to

Synonyms: react

verb

contrast with equal weight or force

Synonyms: counterbalance

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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