oppose

[ uh-pohz ]

/ əˈpoʊz /

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verb (used with object), op·posed, op·pos·ing.

to act against or provide resistance to; combat: to vigorously oppose tyranny in every form.

to stand in the way of; hinder; obstruct.

to set as an opponent or adversary.

to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion: to oppose a resolution in a debate.

to set as an obstacle or hindrance.

to set against in some relation, especially as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast: to oppose advantages to disadvantages.

to use or take as being opposite or contrary.

to set (something) over against something else in place, or to set (two things) so as to face or be opposite to one another.

verb (used without object), op·posed, op·pos·ing.

to be or act in opposition.

Origin of oppose

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Old French opposer, blend of Latin oppōnere “to set against” and Old French poser “to pose, place,” associated with the Latin past participle oppositus; see pose¹

SYNONYMS FOR oppose

1 confront, contravene.

2 prevent.

4 contradict.

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ANTONYMS FOR oppose

1 support, help.

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synonym study for oppose

1. Oppose, resist, withstand imply setting up a force against something. The difference between oppose and resist is somewhat that between offensive and defensive action. To oppose is mainly to fight against, in order to thwart, certain tendencies or procedures of which one does not approve: The lobbyists opposed the passage of the bill. Resist suggests that the subject is already threatened by the forces, or by the imminent possibility, against which he or she struggles: to resist temptation. Again, whereas oppose always suggests an attitude of great disapproval, resist may imply an inner struggle in which the will is divided: She tried unsuccessfully to resist the temptation to eat dessert. Withstand generally implies successful resistance; it may refer to endurance that allows one to emerge unharmed ( to withstand a shock ), as well as to active resistance: to withstand an attack.

OTHER WORDS FROM oppose

op·pos·er, nounop·pos·ing·ly, adverbnon·op·pos·ing, adjectivepre·op·pose, verb (used with object), pre·op·posed, pre·op·pos·ing.

pre·op·posed, adjectivequa·si-op·posed, adjectivere·op·pose, verb (used with object), re·op·posed, re·op·pos·ing.un·op·posed, adjectiveun·op·pos·ing, adjective

Words nearby oppose

opportunity, opportunity cost, opportunity shop, opposable, opposable thumb, oppose, opposed-cylinder, opposed-piston engine, opposeless, opposer muscle of little finger, opposer muscle of thumb

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Example sentences from the Web for oppose

So far, just four members, including Gohmert and Yoho, have announced they will oppose Boehner on Tuesday.
The YOLO Caucus' New Cry for Attention|Ben Jacobs|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But his words felt forced and were belied his 2004 vote to oppose marking Martin Luther King Jr.
Steve Scalise Shows There’s a Fine Line Between Confederate & Southern|Lloyd Green|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But if religious beliefs are fueling climate denial, then religious approaches are necessary to oppose it.
Extreme Weather? Blame the End Times|Jay Michaelson|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They will also oppose any attempts to hunt grizzlies in their recognized ancestral homelands.
What It Takes to Kill a Grizzly Bear|Doug Peacock|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Yet in the last several years China and Russia have joined together to oppose America and the rest of the international community.
China Is Financing Putin’s Aggression|Gordon G. Chang|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She started back when she beheld Robin, and again thought that some evil genius had determined to oppose her wherever she went.
The History of Margaret Catchpole|Richard Cobbold
If they were revolutionists, preaching violence and practising it, it would be an easy matter to oppose them.
The Kingdom of God is Within You, What is Art|Lyof N. Tolstoi
Manly, himself, did not oppose her departure; he felt it was best she should go.
Love After Marriage; and Other Stories of the Heart|Caroline Lee Hentz
On hearing these words, I abstained from upbraiding her, and said, Do what seemeth fit to thee; for I will not oppose thee.
The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I.|Anonymous
Mother Earth will endeavor to attract and appeal to all those who oppose encroachment on public and individual life.
Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 1, March 1906|Various

British Dictionary definitions for oppose

oppose

/ (əˈpəʊz) /

verb

(tr) to fight against, counter, or resist strongly

(tr) to be hostile or antagonistic to; be against

(tr) to place or set in opposition; contrast or counterbalance

(tr) to place opposite or facing

(intr) to be or act in opposition

Derived forms of oppose

opposer, nounopposing, adjectiveopposingly, adverboppositive (əˈpɒzɪtɪv), adjective

Word Origin for oppose

C14: via Old French from Latin oppōnere, from ob- against + pōnere to place

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	oppose
释义	oppose [ uh-pohz ] / əˈpoʊz / SEE SYNONYMS FOR oppose ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), op·posed, op·pos·ing. to act against or provide resistance to; combat: to vigorously oppose tyranny in every form. to stand in the way of; hinder; obstruct. to set as an opponent or adversary. to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion: to oppose a resolution in a debate. to set as an obstacle or hindrance. to set against in some relation, especially as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast: to oppose advantages to disadvantages. to use or take as being opposite or contrary. to set (something) over against something else in place, or to set (two things) so as to face or be opposite to one another. verb (used without object), op·posed, op·pos·ing. to be or act in opposition. Origin of oppose First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Old French opposer, blend of Latin oppōnere “to set against” and Old French poser “to pose, place,” associated with the Latin past participle oppositus; see pose¹ SYNONYMS FOR oppose 1 confront, contravene. 2 prevent. 4 contradict. SEE SYNONYMS FOR oppose ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR oppose 1 support, help. SEE ANTONYMS FOR oppose ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for oppose 1. Oppose, resist, withstand imply setting up a force against something. The difference between oppose and resist is somewhat that between offensive and defensive action. To oppose is mainly to fight against, in order to thwart, certain tendencies or procedures of which one does not approve: The lobbyists opposed the passage of the bill. Resist suggests that the subject is already threatened by the forces, or by the imminent possibility, against which he or she struggles: to resist temptation. Again, whereas oppose always suggests an attitude of great disapproval, resist may imply an inner struggle in which the will is divided: She tried unsuccessfully to resist the temptation to eat dessert. Withstand generally implies successful resistance; it may refer to endurance that allows one to emerge unharmed ( to withstand a shock ), as well as to active resistance: to withstand an attack. OTHER WORDS FROM oppose op·pos·er, nounop·pos·ing·ly, adverbnon·op·pos·ing, adjectivepre·op·pose, verb (used with object), pre·op·posed, pre·op·pos·ing. pre·op·posed, adjectivequa·si-op·posed, adjectivere·op·pose, verb (used with object), re·op·posed, re·op·pos·ing.un·op·posed, adjectiveun·op·pos·ing, adjective Words nearby oppose opportunity, opportunity cost, opportunity shop, opposable, opposable thumb, oppose, opposed-cylinder, opposed-piston engine, opposeless, opposer muscle of little finger, opposer muscle of thumb Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for oppose So far, just four members, including Gohmert and Yoho, have announced they will oppose Boehner on Tuesday. The YOLO Caucus' New Cry for Attention\|Ben Jacobs\|January 4, 2015\|DAILY BEAST But his words felt forced and were belied his 2004 vote to oppose marking Martin Luther King Jr. Steve Scalise Shows There’s a Fine Line Between Confederate & Southern\|Lloyd Green\|January 2, 2015\|DAILY BEAST But if religious beliefs are fueling climate denial, then religious approaches are necessary to oppose it. Extreme Weather? Blame the End Times\|Jay Michaelson\|November 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They will also oppose any attempts to hunt grizzlies in their recognized ancestral homelands. What It Takes to Kill a Grizzly Bear\|Doug Peacock\|November 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Yet in the last several years China and Russia have joined together to oppose America and the rest of the international community. China Is Financing Putin’s Aggression\|Gordon G. Chang\|November 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST She started back when she beheld Robin, and again thought that some evil genius had determined to oppose her wherever she went. The History of Margaret Catchpole\|Richard Cobbold If they were revolutionists, preaching violence and practising it, it would be an easy matter to oppose them. The Kingdom of God is Within You, What is Art\|Lyof N. Tolstoi Manly, himself, did not oppose her departure; he felt it was best she should go. Love After Marriage; and Other Stories of the Heart\|Caroline Lee Hentz On hearing these words, I abstained from upbraiding her, and said, Do what seemeth fit to thee; for I will not oppose thee. The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I.\|Anonymous Mother Earth will endeavor to attract and appeal to all those who oppose encroachment on public and individual life. Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 1, March 1906\|Various British Dictionary definitions for oppose oppose / (əˈpəʊz) / verb (tr) to fight against, counter, or resist strongly (tr) to be hostile or antagonistic to; be against (tr) to place or set in opposition; contrast or counterbalance (tr) to place opposite or facing (intr) to be or act in opposition Derived forms of oppose opposer, nounopposing, adjectiveopposingly, adverboppositive (əˈpɒzɪtɪv), adjective Word Origin for oppose C14: via Old French from Latin oppōnere, from ob- against + pōnere to place Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to oppose prevent, deny, face, defy, disagree, attack, fight, resist, protest, assail, argue, debate, dispute, withstand, thwart, neutralize, disapprove, bombard, controvert, battle
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oppose

verb (used with object), op·posed, op·pos·ing.

verb (used without object), op·posed, op·pos·ing.

Origin of oppose

SYNONYMS FOR oppose

ANTONYMS FOR oppose

synonym study for oppose

OTHER WORDS FROM oppose

Words nearby oppose

Example sentences from the Web for oppose

British Dictionary definitions for oppose

verb

Derived forms of oppose

Word Origin for oppose

Words related to oppose