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The meaning of OPPOSED is set or placed in opposition : contrary. How to use opposed in a sentence.
OPPOSED meaning: 1. completely different: 2. rather than: 3. to disagree with a principle or plan: . Learn more.
Synonyms for OPPOSED: resisting, contrary, adverse, conflicting, combative, militant, hostile, antagonistic; Antonyms of OPPOSED: sympathetic, friendly, hospitable, social, civil, warm, pleasant, amiable
The meaning of OPPOSE is to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast. How to use oppose in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Oppose.
OPPOSED definition: 1. completely different: 2. rather than: 3. to disagree with a principle or plan: . Learn more.
If you are opposed to something, you disagree with it or disapprove of it. He had initially been opposed to the plan. American English : opposed / əˈpoʊzd /
Definition of opposed adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (of a person) disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it. opposed to something He was strongly opposed to modernism in art. She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad. They are totally opposed to abortion.
The military has opposed any cuts in defense spending. Many locals are strongly opposed to the development. He opposes any kind of nuclear waste being dumped at sea. Hargreaves is the senator who got into trouble with his party for opposing the tax reform.
Opposed definition: hostile or resistant (usually followed by to). See examples of OPPOSED used in a sentence.
Two teams playing against each other are opposed; so are two sides in a war. If you're opposed, you're usually up against an opponent or opposing side. Politicians often talk about being opposed to one law and in favor of another.