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.
How do you use oppose as a verb?
- oppose somebody/something This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty.
- He threw all those that opposed him into prison.
- to oppose a war/bill/plan.
- Do you support or oppose this proposal?
- The children strongly opposed the idea.
- He vehemently opposed the War of 1812.
What's another word for opposes?
Some common synonyms of oppose are combat, resist, and withstand.
