Associations to the word «Opposed»

Wiktionary

OPPOSE, verb. To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand.
OPPOSE, verb. To object to.
OPPOSE, verb. To present or set up in opposition; to pose.
OPPOSE, verb. To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
OPPOSE, verb. To compete with; to strive against.

Dictionary definition

OPPOSE, verb. Be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion".
OPPOSE, verb. Fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!".
OPPOSE, verb. Contrast with equal weight or force.
OPPOSE, verb. Set into opposition or rivalry; "let them match their best athletes against ours"; "pit a chess player against the Russian champion"; "He plays his two children off against each other".
OPPOSE, verb. Act against or in opposition to; "She reacts negatively to everything I say".
OPPOSE, verb. Be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy