Definitions

oppose

[uh-pohz] / əˈpoʊz /

VERB

fight, obstruct

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argue assail attack debate defy deny disagree dispute face fight prevent protest resist

STRONG

assault bar battle bombard check combat confront contradict controvert counter counterattack cross disapprove encounter expose gainsay hinder neutralize reverse taunt thwart withstand

WEAK

call in question face down fly in the face of frown at not countenance run counter to search out speak against stand up to take a stand take issue take on turn the tables

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept agree aid allow comply give in go along harmonize help retreat support surrender yield

STRONG

approve assist encourage forward make peace permit

WEAK

favor join participate

VERB

compare, play off

Synonyms

STRONGEST

face

STRONG

array confront contrast counter counterbalance match pit vie

WEAK

set against

Antonyms

STRONG

agree

WEAK

aid assist favor help join participate support

Example Sentences

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"If the president of the republic decides on it, I don't see why we should oppose it."

From BBC

Landlords and developers opposed the changes, saying they would make it yet harder to keep up with rising costs and attract new investment.

From The Wall Street Journal

More signs opposed to the new development followed.

From BBC

They now appear to form the majority of Russia's new recruits, as opposed to professional soldiers who joined the army before the invasion or those mobilised for military service afterwards.

From BBC

Unlike many other musical artists who have achieved billionaire status, Beyoncé’s wealth is more tied to her actual music as opposed to outside investments or projects.

From MarketWatch

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