opposed; opposing
1
: to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast
one military force opposed to another
concreteness as opposed to abstraction—
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: to place opposite or against something
oppose the enemy
oppose a congressional bill
3
: to offer resistance to
opposer
noun
Examples of oppose in a Sentence
The governor opposes the death penalty.
The change is opposed by many of the town's business leaders.
The group opposes the mayor and is trying to find a candidate to run against her.
You've opposed every suggestion I've made.
He met the man who will oppose him in the next election.
These two teams opposed each other in last year's playoffs.
We're hoping we can get more senators to oppose the legislation.
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This is apt when considering the impacts of the Trump administration’s policy agenda, which has generated various opposing forces on economic growth this year.
—Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Washington County Treasurer and task force Chair Scott Henke said three of the five task force members opposed Accel's plan.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
During the arbitration, Citizens opposed all constitutional objections raised by Williams, the suit continues.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Maglev technology uses opposing magnetic fields to lift the train off its track, which reduces friction and allows for smoother, quieter, and faster movement.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Washington County Treasurer and task force Chair Scott Henke said three of the five task force members opposed Accel's plan.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
During the arbitration, Citizens opposed all constitutional objections raised by Williams, the suit continues.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
Maglev technology uses opposing magnetic fields to lift the train off its track, which reduces friction and allows for smoother, quieter, and faster movement.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for oppose
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“Oppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oppose. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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oppose
transitive verb
op·pose
ə-ˈpōz 
opposed; opposing
: to place the ball of (a first digit) against the corresponding part of a second digit of the same hand or foot
some monkeys oppose the big toe
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