Meaning & use

oppose

verb·Academic

To disagree with or actively resist a plan, idea, or person, often by arguing or fighting against it.

See it in a sentence

Several senators opposed the bill, arguing it would raise costs for small businesses.

Local residents opposed the new highway because it would cut through their neighborhood park.

A note on using this word

Oppose takes a direct object without a preposition, so it is oppose the plan, not oppose against the plan.

Words with a similar meaning

resistobject to

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Words with an opposite meaning

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