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Definition of opposed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
disagreementdisagreeing with or disapproving of something
- She is opposed to the new policy.
2.
conflictacting in opposition or resistance
- The two groups are opposed on this issue.
3.
positionRare placed opposite or facing somethingRare
- The two buildings were opposed, separated by a small park..
Expressions with opposed
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completely opposite in opinion or position
Their views on the issue are diametrically opposed.
in contrast to something else
She prefers tea as opposed to coffee.
completely against something with no doubt or hesitation
The committee is flatly opposed to the new policy.
be against an idea, action, or person
They stand opposed to the new policy.
not be against something
I would be not opposed to trying new foods.
Origin of opposed
Latin, ob (against) + ponere (to place)
Terms with opposed included in their meaning
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direction
the direction opposed to gravity's pull
comparison
person as opposed to animals or machines
antonym
word with a meaning opposed to another
existence
the real world as opposed to imagined
reality
in the actual world as opposed to fiction
country-wide
government of a whole country as opposed to local governments
opposing viewpoint
position or point of view opposed to one's own
outer look
superficial aspect as opposed to reality
conflict
directly opposed or challenged
geography
related to mainland as opposed to islands
opposition
opposed or antagonistic to an idea or person
police vehicle
in police livery as opposed to unmarked
information
fact about some part as opposed to general
photography
photograph as opposed to movie footage
abortion stance
opposed to abortion or its legalization
hostility
opposed to or hostile toward the United States
finance
physical currency as opposed to credit
criticism
be criticized or opposed by others
opposed ideas
combination of statements, ideas, or features that are opposed to one another
opposition
opposed to social liberalism or reform
shopping
physical shops as opposed to online
clothing
ordinary clothing as opposed to uniforms or work clothes
broadcasting
television screen as opposed to cinema screen
politics culture
opposed to ideas or influence from Western countries
Examples of opposed in a sentence
He remained opposed to the idea despite the benefits. They remained opposed despite the negotiations. The opposed factions refused to compromise. The chairs were opposed, making conversation easy. The two mirrors were opposed, creating an infinite reflection.
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- French:opposé, en face, ...
- German:abgeneigt, gegensätzlich, ...
- Italian:contrario, opposto, ...
- Spanish:opuesto, enfrentado, ...
- Portuguese:oposto, opostos, ...
- Chinese:反对的, 对立的, ...
- Japanese:反対している, 対立している, ...
- Arabic:مُعارِض, مُناهِض, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְנַגֵּד, מִתְנַגֵּד, ...
- Russian:несогласный, противоположный, ...
- Ukrainian:проти, протилежний, ...
- Hindi:असहमत, विपरीत, ...
Definition of oppose - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
disagreementdisagree with and try to stop something
- They oppose the new policy changes.
2.
competitioncompete against in a contest
- She will oppose the incumbent in the next election..
3.
contrastRare set in contrast or oppositionRare
- The artist opposed light and dark colors in the painting.
Expressions with oppose
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resist strongly and fiercely
She opposed tooth and nail to the unfair decision.
Origin of oppose
Latin, opponere (to set against)
Examples of oppose in a sentence
Environmentalists oppose the deforestation plans. He will oppose his rival in the finals. They oppose each other in the championship match. She opposed the new policy with strong arguments. The lawyer opposed the witness's statement in court.
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- French:s'opposer, affronter, ...
- German:ablehnen, konkurrieren, ...
- Italian:opporsi, sfidare, ...
- Spanish:oponerse, competir contra, ...
- Portuguese:opor-se, competir contra, ...
- Chinese:反对, 对抗, ...
- Japanese:反対する, 対抗する, ...
- Arabic:عارَضَ, نَافَسَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְנַגֵּד לְ, לְהִתְמוֹדֵד מוּל, ...
- Russian:выступать против, соперничать, ...
- Ukrainian:виступати проти, протистояти, ...
- Hindi:विरोध करना, मुकाबला करना, ...
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