oppose
(verb)
verb
1. be against; express opposition to
- We oppose the ban on abortion
Definition categories: communication, argue, contend, debate, fence
2. fight against or resist strongly
- The senator said he would oppose the bill
Similar word(s): defend, fight
Definition categories: competition, contend, fight, struggle
3. contrast with equal weight or force
Similar word(s): counterbalance
Definition categories: stative, contrast, counterpoint
4. set into opposition or rivalry
Definition categories: competition, confront, face
5. act against or in opposition to
Similar word(s): react
Definition categories: social, act, move
6. be resistant to
- The board opposed his motion
Similar word(s): contradict, controvert
Definition categories: communication, rebut, refute
Sentences with oppose as a verb:
- to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress
- There is still time to oppose this plan.
- Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.
- They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.
- to oppose a rival for a prize