opposed
/əˈpəʊzd//əˈpoʊzd/
verb
- 1
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
“There is still time to oppose this plan.”
- 2
To object to.
“Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.”
- 3
To present or set up in opposition; to pose.
“They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.”
- 4
To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
Synonyms
- against
- bar
- block
- check
- combat
- confront
- contest
- contradict
- counter
- counterattack
- defiance
- defy
- face
- fight
- fly in the face of
- hinder
- hostile
- make a stand
- obstruct
- opposition
- prevent
- resist
- set one's face against
- speak out
- stand up to
- strive
- struggle
- take a stand
- take issue with
- take on
- thwart
- withstand
- argue
- contest
- repugn
- speak out
- take issue with
- buck
- confront
- hinder
- obstruct
- resist
- withstand
Antonyms
adjective
- 1
Acting in opposition; opposing.
- 2
Being, of having an opponent; not unopposed.
- 3
Opposite.
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