Oppose: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ซ
oppose
[ ษหpoสz ]
in a disagreement
To disagree with or resist something or someone. To actively refuse to accept or support something. To be against something or someone.
Synonyms
challenge, contradict, defy, disagree, resist
Examples of usage
- She always opposed the idea of moving abroad for work.
- The protesters opposed the new law banning demonstrations.
in a debate or argument
To argue against a statement or viewpoint. To present an alternative perspective or opinion. To debate or confront an opposing point of view.
Synonyms
argue against, contravene, counter, dispute, rebut
Examples of usage
- He opposed her argument with strong evidence of his own.
- The politician opposed the opponent's claims during the debate.
in politics or policy
A person or group that is against or in conflict with a particular policy, idea, or movement. A political adversary or opponent.
Synonyms
adversary, dissenter, enemy, foe, rival
Examples of usage
- The opposition parties formed a coalition to oppose the ruling party.
- The activist group became a vocal opposition to the government's decision.
Translations
Translations of the word "oppose" in other languages:
๐ต๐น opor-se
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเฅเคง เคเคฐเคจเคพ (Virodh karna)
๐ฉ๐ช sich widersetzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menentang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพัะธััะพััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ sprzeciwiaฤ siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅฏพใใ (hantai suru)
๐ซ๐ท s'opposer
๐ช๐ธ oponerse
๐น๐ท karลฤฑ รงฤฑkmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ํ๋ค (bandae hada)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุงุฑุถ (yu'arid)
๐จ๐ฟ oponovat
๐ธ๐ฐ oponovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฏน (fวnduรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ nasprotovati
๐ฎ๐ธ andmรฆla
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััั ัาฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแฆแแแแแแแ (tsinaaghmdegoba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผxalif olmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ oponerse
Etymology
The word 'oppose' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old French word 'opposer'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The term has evolved to connote resistance, contradiction, and disagreement. Over the centuries, 'oppose' has been a key term in political discourse, debates, and conflicts, reflecting the human inclination to challenge and confront opposing views and forces.
See also: opposed, opposer, opposing, opposite, opposition, unopposed.