oppose

verb

op·pose ə-ˈpōz How to pronounce oppose (audio)

opposed; opposing

transitive verb

: to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast

one military force opposed to another

concreteness as opposed to abstraction

L. E. Lynch

: to place opposite or against something

oppose the enemy

oppose a congressional bill

: to offer resistance to

opposer noun

Example Sentences

The governor opposes the death penalty. The change is opposed by many of the town's business leaders. The group opposes the mayor and is trying to find a candidate to run against her. You've opposed every suggestion I've made. He met the man who will oppose him in the next election. These two teams opposed each other in last year's playoffs. We're hoping we can get more senators to oppose the legislation. See More

Recent Examples on the Web There are plenty of good reasons, rooted in scripture, to oppose it.

Ericka Andersen, National Review, 11 Sep. 2022 What groups have paid to promote the station and oppose it?

Jacob Scholl, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Rather than reflexively oppose them, Fauci took their protest to heart.

Abdul El-sayed, The New Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 According to a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll, 72% of Utah voters want a full-day kindergarten option, while 16% oppose it.

Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 Fortune’s Jane Thier explains why employees might be gaining the upper hand in the debate over remote work, despite the vocal, high-profile CEOs who oppose it.

Aman Kidwai, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2022 As a political philosophy, liberalism creates space for a robust debate between those who challenge traditional gender and family relations and those who oppose them.

William A. Galston, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 Granted, the Inflation Reduction Act is not only a climate bill, and Republicans oppose it for reasons beyond its climate policy.

Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 Others, especially rural, tribal elders who make up the backbone of the movement, staunchly oppose it.

Rahim Faiez And Siddiqullah Alizai, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English opposen "to question, examine, accuse" (as past participle opposed "opposite, contrary"), borrowed from Anglo-French opposer "to counter, argue in opposition, question, interrogate," re-formation, with poser "to place, pose entry 1," of Latin oppōnere (perfect opposuī, past participle oppositus) "to place (over or against), place as an obstacle, set in opposition to, argue in reply," from ob- ob- + pōnere "to place, set" — more at position entry 1

First Known Use

1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	opposing
释义	oppose verb op·pose ə-ˈpōz opposed; opposing transitive verb 1 : to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast one military force opposed to another concreteness as opposed to abstraction L. E. Lynch 2 : to place opposite or against something oppose the enemy oppose a congressional bill 3 : to offer resistance to opposer noun Synonyms buck defy fight repel resist withstand See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The governor opposes the death penalty. The change is opposed by many of the town's business leaders. The group opposes the mayor and is trying to find a candidate to run against her. You've opposed every suggestion I've made. He met the man who will oppose him in the next election. These two teams opposed each other in last year's playoffs. We're hoping we can get more senators to oppose the legislation. See More Recent Examples on the Web There are plenty of good reasons, rooted in scripture, to oppose it. Ericka Andersen, National Review, 11 Sep. 2022 What groups have paid to promote the station and oppose it? Jacob Scholl, The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 Rather than reflexively oppose them, Fauci took their protest to heart. Abdul El-sayed, The New Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 According to a Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll, 72% of Utah voters want a full-day kindergarten option, while 16% oppose it. Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 Aug. 2022 Fortune’s Jane Thier explains why employees might be gaining the upper hand in the debate over remote work, despite the vocal, high-profile CEOs who oppose it. Aman Kidwai, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2022 As a political philosophy, liberalism creates space for a robust debate between those who challenge traditional gender and family relations and those who oppose them. William A. Galston, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2022 Granted, the Inflation Reduction Act is not only a climate bill, and Republicans oppose it for reasons beyond its climate policy. Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 Others, especially rural, tribal elders who make up the backbone of the movement, staunchly oppose it. Rahim Faiez And Siddiqullah Alizai, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English opposen "to question, examine, accuse" (as past participle opposed "opposite, contrary"), borrowed from Anglo-French opposer "to counter, argue in opposition, question, interrogate," re-formation, with poser "to place, pose entry 1," of Latin oppōnere (perfect opposuī, past participle oppositus) "to place (over or against), place as an obstacle, set in opposition to, argue in reply," from ob- ob- + pōnere "to place, set" — more at position entry 1 First Known Use 1579, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition oppose verb op·pose ə-ˈpōz opposed; opposing 1 : to disagree with or disapprove of They oppose the proposed changes. 2 : to compete against She will oppose the mayor in November's election. 3 : to provide contrast to Good opposes evil. 4 : to offer resistance to : try to stop or defeat The group will oppose the new law. Medical Definition oppose transitive verb op·pose ə-ˈpōz opposed; opposing : to place the ball of (a first digit) against the corresponding part of a second digit of the same hand or foot some monkeys oppose the big toe opposing 1 of 2 adjective as in opposite Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance opposite antagonistic contradictory diametric antithetical irreconcilable diametrical antipodal clashing conflicting contrary disagreeing incompatible antipodean inconsistent mutually exclusive repugnant discrepant inconsonant incongruous inharmonious discordant Antonyms & Near Antonyms similar reconcilable like agreeing akin consistent congruent compatible concordant conformable (to) correspondent (with or to) harmonious consonant congruous nonconflicting accordant See More opposing 2 of 2 verb present participle of oppose 1 as in resisting to refuse to give in to I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties Synonyms & Similar Words resisting fighting withstanding repelling defying combating contradicting countering bucking thwarting contesting combatting battling obstructing challenging hindering disputing balking stemming foiling baffling frustrating checking contending (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms submitting (to) yielding (to) surrendering (to) succumbing (to) bowing (to) stooping (to) giving in (to) capitulating (to) knuckling under (to) See More 2 as in fighting to strive to reduce or eliminate we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise Synonyms & Similar Words fighting combating resisting countering combatting confronting battling thwarting withstanding facing checkmating oppugning foiling baffling frustrating contending (with) defying meeting Antonyms & Near Antonyms advancing promoting encouraging supporting furthering fostering cultivating forwarding bearing suffering enduring advocating backing upholding endorsing nurturing abiding nourishing championing indorsing See More
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oppose

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