Opposed Meaning and Definition


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What is the definition Opposed? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Derivations, Words starting with Opposed, Antonyms, Synonyms, Example sentences, How to pronounce? Related sentences, Words ending with Opposed and more...

Opposed meaning

Word: Opposed

How to pronounce: əˈpəʊzd

How to pronounce: əˈpəʊz

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Eager to prevent or put an end to; disapproving of or disagreeing with.

Example sentences: "Opposed to the construction of nuclear power plants"

2. (of two or more things) contrasting or conflicting with each other.

Example sentences: "The agency is being asked to do two diametrically opposed things"


Synonyms:

contrary


Synonyms:

resist

defy

confront

withstand

contradict

contend

controvert

fight

counter

counterbalance

battle

combat

match

counteract

repel

antagonize

act

advocate

speak

react

hinder

prevent

pit

play off

buck

defend


Antonyms:

put

compare


Derivations:

opposing

opposite

opposition

oppositely

opposition

opposing


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Opposed in Other Languages...

Spanish: Opuesto

German: Gegensatz

French: Opposer

Italian: Opposto

Turkish: Karşı


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