Oppose

Word OPPOSE
Character 6
Hyphenation op pose
Pronunciations /əˈpəʊz/

Definitions and meanings of "Oppose"

What do we mean by oppose?

To be or act in contention or conflict with. intransitive verb

To be hostile or resistant to; try to prevent. intransitive verb

To set as an opposite in position. intransitive verb

To present in counterbalance or contrast. intransitive verb

To be or act in opposition. intransitive verb

(as opposed to) In contrast to. idiom

To set or place over against or directly opposite; confront or cause to confront, either literally or by way of comparison, contrast, etc.

To expose; show; display.

To propose; offer.

To place or interpose as an obstacle; place in opposition, as for the purpose of contradicting, countervailing, offsetting, or withstanding and defeating something.

To speak or act against; confront with adverse arguments or efforts; contradict; withstand; endeavor to frustrate or thwart.

To hinder; resist effectually; prevent; defeat: as, the army was not able to oppose the enemy's progress.

Synonyms Oppose, Resist, Withstand, combat, strive against, contravene. The first three words are all rather general, but oppose is not quite so strong as the others, as suggesting less of physical action; they all primarily convey the idea of receiving rather than making the attack, but oppose is least restricted to that meaning. See frustrate.

To stand over against another or one another; be opposite.

To interpose effort or objection; act or speak in opposition; be adverse or act adverse ly: sometimes with to or against.

To be set opposite. intransitive verb

To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to. intransitive verb

To make objection or opposition in controversy. intransitive verb

To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit. transitive verb

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

To object to.

To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

To disagree with something or someone, often by speaking or fighting against it, him, or her: Urban Dictionary

When something is the opposite and it is alternating. Urban Dictionary

Essentially based on the word opposite but really is a made up verb form. Its the action of actually making the opposite. Urban Dictionary

Op"poser" Almost the opposite of a poser in the fact that rather than jumping on the band wagon after a trend has been started, they will purposely dislike something more with the increase of it's acceptance by the public or media. If something isn't "underground" then it isn't worth liking. Everyone famous whether or not they have changed their style to become more popular is considered a "sellout" to the "opposer". Urban Dictionary

A term used in the game Cards Against Humanity to make everyone think it says opposite. Urban Dictionary

What people say if they want to sound smart. It means the ability to control the thumbs independent of the rest of the fingers facilitating grasping things with one hand easily. Urban Dictionary

1. A term used to describe the positions of aircraft approaching final approach courses for parallel runways from opposite sides of the final approach courses. For example, an aircraft approaching the final for runway 27R from the NORTH and an aircraft approaching the final for runway 27L from the south would be on opposing bases. Base legs refer to the portion of the pattern prior to turning onto final. 2. The name of a podcast about air traffic hosted by AG and RH. Urban Dictionary

Often defined as the best Half-Life 1 expansion. It involves you playing as the "opposing force", more commonly known as the HECU, as a soldier named Adrian Shephard. The expansion adds several new weapons as well as new enemies alongside the ability to lead squads of soldiers. The expansion has a few events that crossover with the original Half-Life, however for the most part Gordon isn't seen. After the game, Adrian is placed into stasis by the G-Man, who forgets where he put Adrian and as such Valve will not make another game with Adrian Shephard. Urban Dictionary

A Half-Life re-release in which you play as one of the Soldiers sent out to kill Gordon Freeman. Urban Dictionary

Referring to the base you are in your relationship. some people are on first base, or third or whatever. some are still in the duggout warming the benches. then there are the "wannabe" relationships that are so far off they are on opposing teams Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Oppose

The word "oppose" in example sentences

Their utter gall in supporting a bill that their constituants oppose is appalling. ❋ Unknown (2009)

What I do oppose is forcing children (implicitly or explicitly) to pray to a god their religion does not recognize. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Or, rather, undertaking fiscal initiatives that the monetary authorities oppose is likely to be directly counterproductive. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Liberals oppose from the left and govern from the right as the old saying has it, and I saw nothing over the past few days that promises anything better. ❋ Unknown (2009)

What I oppose is a government policy that specifically favors ownership as a mode of housing compared to renting. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Making tough decisions that corporations and Wall Street oppose is never popular …. the poll numbers reflect how stupid some in America, like our troll really are. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts - who also voted against Sotomayor's nomination to the appeals court 11 years ago - said late last month he would again oppose her. ❋ Unknown (2009)

February 19th, 2010 at 1: 37 pm undertaking fiscal initiatives that the monetary authorities oppose is likely to be directly counterproductive. ❋ Unknown (2010)

What I DO oppose is Hillary first agreeing to abide by the DNC rules and then changing her mind when she started losing. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I've noticed over time that your disapproval of someone [you oppose] is inversely proportionate to how well they are doing in their election. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A Guardian/ICM poll showed 64% across Britain oppose religious schools – which is also ignored. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Didn't McCain oppose Bush tax cuts, but now he supports them? ❋ Unknown (2008)

In this way, the center-liberal coalition that business people so often oppose is actually their best ally. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Call it partisan if you want but the only demograph that oppose is the republicans. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Asking someone to serve in a war they oppose is the same as asking you to abort a fetus you want to keep … ❋ Unknown (2006)

Anyone who wishes to oppose is shuffled off about a mile away. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Dude A: And that's why I think a raise in tax isn't that bad. [Dude B]: Really? I find that shocking! I [oppose] myself to that idea! Dude A: ... Dude B: ... Dude A: ... Dude B: Bro, that definition sounded too normal for Urban Dictionary... Dude A: Lol haha ikr we're starting to sound like Joe haha Dude B: [Who's Joe]? Dude A: JOE MAMA! Dude B: *dies* ❋ IBoss420 (2019)

This whole week, [i've been] having some [opposating] [days]. ❋ Slimshady:) (2011)

My friend [Kari] opposated his or her gender the other day at the [clinic]. I need to opposate my stance on Bush and stop supporting [mentally challenged] individuals as leaders of the free world. ❋ Dtg295 (2008)

Some good examples of this phenomenon are the original fans of the band "[Kings of Leon]" who have grown to dislike the band even though they haven't changed their style but have become increasingly popular. Jacob wasn't a republican but he was opposed [to Obama] because he was an opposer. James refuses to watch "[It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia]" because he is an opposer. ❋ JSaurette (2009)

[Opposable thumbs]. You know [opposite] [thumbs]! ❋ BHWarden (2014)

[smart guy]: humans are the only [mammal] with opposable thumbs dumb guy: what? smart guy: *walks away leaving dumb [guy feeling] dumb* ❋ Dudedr (2015)

1. I was flying into [Greensboro] and the awesome [air traffic controller] had me aimed directly at the aircraft to the parallel runway; I am glad they know how to apply the separation rules for [opposing bases] so we didn't get too close! 2. I was listening to "[Opposing Bases]" yesterday and really enjoyed the show! ❋ HamptonATC (2018)

[Half-Life] Opposing Force, a great expansion but [a shame] that it's [titular] character was forgotten forever. ❋ Ol'No.16 (2021)

"Have you [played] Opposing Force yet?" "No, how [is it]?" "Better than [the original]." ❋ Stankfoot (2008)

Jim: I think Cindy and I are moving to [second base]. [Shannon]: What? I talked to Cindy. Your relationship is so [far off] you are on opposing teams. ❋ DarbyLou (2008)

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