Oppose

/əˈpəʊz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To act against or provide resistance to; to disagree with or refuse to support.

Many community members oppose the construction of the new highway due to environmental concerns.

To compete against in an effort to hinder or defeat.

The two candidates oppose each other in the upcoming election.

To place something in opposition to something else.

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

throw shade

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

be a hater

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