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opposed

[uh-pohzd] / əˈpoʊzd /
ADJECTIVE
antagonistic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anti antithetical averse disputed hostile inimical opposing
STRONG
battling clashing combating conflicting confronting controverting counter crossing defending denying disagreeing disputing exposing facing gainsaying objecting protesting repelling rival warring
WEAK
against allergic antipathetic antonymous at cross-purposes at odds contrary defensive dissentient enemy in opposition incompatible irreconcilable obstructive opposite restrictive up against
Antonyms
STRONGEST
friendly kind
WEAK
in favor of

Example Sentences

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Vance was the senior administration figure most opposed to the war, as a big New York Times story this week—for which Vance should’ve been given a byline—explained in detail.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

The BBC's Royal Watch newsletter has had emails from readers opposed to the trip.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Those viscerally opposed to the project pleaded for a smaller structure, arguing that the building’s mass could be reduced while preserving its intended function.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

And many in San Diego’s real estate industry have opposed the proposal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

In his speeches, Farmer liked to talk about “the nation of humanity,” as opposed to developed or undeveloped nations.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French