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Oppose has 7 different meanings across 1 category:

Verb

Definitions
Verb
1

be against; express opposition to

"We oppose the ban on abortion"

2

fight against or resist strongly

"The senator said he would oppose the bill"

"Don't fight it!"

3

contrast with equal weight or force

"His bold proposal was met not with silence, but with an equally forceful opposition that left no room for compromise."

4

set into opposition or rivalry

"let them match their best athletes against ours"

"pit a chess player against the Russian champion"

"He plays his two children off against each other"

5

act against or in opposition to

"She reacts negatively to everything I say"

6

be resistant to

"The board opposed his motion"

7

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

"The team worked tirelessly to oppose the expansion plans by organizing protests and presenting detailed legal arguments."

In plain English: To oppose means to be against something and try to stop it from happening.

"He chooses to oppose the new law by attending every protest in his neighborhood."

Usage: Use oppose when you are actively resisting someone's plan through argumentation or action rather than simply disagreeing with an idea in your mind. This verb often pairs directly with the object of resistance without needing a preposition like "against."

Example Sentences
"He chooses to oppose the new law by attending every protest in his neighborhood." verb
"She decided to oppose the new plan because it lacked community support." verb
"Many residents gathered to oppose the construction of the highway through their neighborhood." verb
"He opposed the idea at the meeting by raising his hand and speaking first." verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
argue contend contrast confront act refute
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
contest recalcitrate resist repel counterweight pursue buck veto protest

Origin

The word "oppose" entered English via Middle English and Old French. It combines the Latin elements for "against" and "put," reflecting its original sense of placing something before or in opposition to another.

Rhyming Words
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