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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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The latest Economist/YouGov poll shows that, among people aged from 18 to 29, 63% oppose the war.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Hungarians almost certainly would oppose such a move because they prefer being part of the bloc, and they enjoy significant economic benefits from trade and investment with their neighbors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

What’s most concerning is the use of actual residents’ identities — without their knowledge or consent — to oppose life-saving clean air standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

While it does not oppose cremation, it does ban scattering of ashes.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Any attempt we make to oppose these outbursts of energy is tantamount to signing our death warrant.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin

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Common Core Grades 7–8, List 1

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