Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Oppose.
How to pronounce oppose:
US
Oppose - as a verb
Be against; express opposition to
Example: "We oppose the ban on abortion"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
argue6contend10debate9fence10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fight against or resist strongly
Example: "The senator said he would oppose the bill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defend11fight12fight backfight downHypernyms (Closely Related)
contend10fight12struggle10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Contrast with equal weight or force
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterbalance20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contrast10counterpoint16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Set into opposition or rivalry
Example: "Let them match their best athletes against ours"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
match12pit5play offAct against or in opposition to
Example: "She reacts negatively to everything i say"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
react7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be resistant to
Example: "The board opposed his motion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contradict15controvert15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rebut7refute9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I oppose his decision to raise taxes."
"They strongly opposed the new legislation."
"She openly opposes the use of animal testing."
"The protesters gathered to oppose the construction of the highway."
"He never hesitates to oppose unpopular opinions."
Word Game Points
Is OPPOSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, oppose is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OPPOSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is OPPOSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, oppose is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOPPOSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is OPPOSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, oppose is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOPPOSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
