Meaning & use
opposed
Strongly disagreeing with or against a particular idea, plan, or action.
See it in a sentence
Many local residents are opposed to building a new highway through the park.
The two proposals represent opposed views on how the budget should be spent.
A note on using this word
Opposed is typically followed by to, as in opposed to the plan, not against, which would be redundant.
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