Meaning & Definition of word "Oppose"

Oppose

/əˈpəʊz/

1. To act against or provide resistance to; to disagree with or refuse to support.
- Example: Many community members oppose the construction of the new highway due to environmental concerns.
2. To compete against in an effort to hinder or defeat.
- Example: The two candidates oppose each other in the upcoming election.
3. To place something in opposition to something else.
- Example: He decided to oppose his views against the prevailing theories in his dissertation.

Middle English, from Latin 'opponere' meaning to place against

oppose the motion:

to disagree with a formal proposal during a meeting or assembly

oppose someone's views:

to disagree with or contest someone's opinions or beliefs

oppose authority:

to resist or challenge those in power

oppose with vigor:

to resist strongly or passionately

opposition:

the action of resisting or dissenting

opposeable:

able to be opposed

opponent:

one who opposes another in a contest

Meaning: throw shade

Example Sentence: She really threw shade at his plan when she opposed it.

Meaning: be a hater

Example Sentence: Don't be a hater, support the decision instead of opposing it.