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- pronunciation:
poz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
opposes, opposing, opposed |
| definition 1: |
to think, act, or be against; resist.
The students oppose the idea of a longer school day.- synonyms:
- block, combat, fight, resist
- antonyms:
- advocate, back, champion, support, uphold
- similar words:
- battle, buck, challenge, confront, contend with, contest, contradict, criticize, cross, curb, defy, dispute, face up to, hinder, object to, obstruct, protest, reject, side against, strive against, withstand
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| definition 2: |
to balance; be in contrast to.
Her desire to be alone opposes her wish to join the drama club.- synonyms:
- counter
- similar words:
- balance, contrast, offset, pit against
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| related words: |
bar, break, compare, deny, fight, rival |
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| derivations: |
opposed (adj.), opposingly (adv.), opposer (n.) |
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