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OPPOSES Synonyms

There are 46 synonyms of the word opposes. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word opposes. (close relations)
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opposeopposeropposing

Best Alternative Words for OPPOSES

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1challenges
nounn
2confronts
verbv
3contradicts
verbv
4counteracts
verbv
5defies
verbv
6disputes
nounn
7resists
verbv
8argue
verbv
9buck
verb, nounv, n
10confront
verbv
11contest
verb, nounv, n
12contradict
verbv
13fight
verb, nounv, n
14hinder
verbv
15obstruct
verbv
16repugn
verbv
17resist
verbv
18withstand
verbv
19speak out
verbv
20bar
verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For OPPOSES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for opposes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
contend act argue confront contrast counterpoint debate face fence fight move rebut refute struggle challenges confronts contests contradicts defies disputes resists

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