oppose
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
opposes;
opposed;
opposing
opposes;
opposed;
opposing
Britannica Dictionary definition of OPPOSE
[+ object]
1
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to disagree with or disapprove of (something or someone)
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The governor opposes the death penalty.
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The change is opposed by many of the town's business leaders.
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The group opposes the mayor and is trying to find a candidate to run against her.
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You've opposed every suggestion I've made.
2
a
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to compete against (someone)
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to be an opponent of (someone)
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He met the man who will oppose him in the next election.
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These two teams opposed each other in last year's playoffs.
b
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to try to stop or defeat (something)
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We're hoping we can get more senators to oppose the legislation.
