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oppose
oppose - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
oppose
Definition
(verb) be against; express opposition to
Example Sentence
We oppose the ban on abortion
Definition
(verb) fight against or resist strongly
Synonyms
:
defend
,
fight
,
fight back
,
fight down
Example Sentence
The senator said he would oppose the bill
Don't fight it!
Definition
(verb) contrast with equal weight or force
Synonyms
:
counterbalance
Definition
(verb) set into opposition or rivalry
Synonyms
:
match
,
pit
,
play off
Example Sentence
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
Definition
(verb) act against or in opposition to
Synonyms
:
react
Example Sentence
She reacts negatively to everything I say
Definition
(verb) be resistant to
Synonyms
:
contradict
,
controvert
Example Sentence
The board opposed his motion
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