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ppose
Third Person
opposes
Present Participle
opposing
Past Tense
opposed
Past Participle
opposed
1
to firmly resist something
transitive
- The workers opposed the safety changes, pushing back against the new regulations.
- He opposed the police’s orders to disperse, standing firm in the protest.
- The group opposed the authority’s orders, continuing to protest despite warnings.
- The students opposed the new school policy, refusing to participate in the mandatory assemblies.
- They opposed the eviction notice, refusing to leave the property until their case was heard.
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2
to strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to prevent or change it
transitive
- The local residents opposed the construction of the new factory due to environmental concerns.
- She opposed the new regulations, arguing that they were too restrictive for small businesses.
- The senator opposed the bill, citing its potential negative impact on the economy.
- They opposed the company's decision to cut employee benefits, leading to a protest.
- He strongly opposed her idea, believing it would not solve the underlying problem.
3
to place something against another thing in order to create a contrast, balance, or counterbalance
transitive
- The dark colors of the walls oppose the bright furniture, creating a striking contrast.
- The soft melody of the song opposed the harsh sounds of the industrial noises outside.
- The new policy will oppose the previous one by offering more flexible options.
- The artist skillfully opposed light and shadow in the painting to create dramatic effect.
- He placed the heavy sculpture in the garden to oppose the delicate flowers around it.
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4
to engage in a contest or competition with someone, aiming to defeat them
transitive
- He had to oppose his toughest rival in the final round of the tournament.
- The two teams will oppose each other in the championship game next week.
- She was excited to oppose the defending champion in the upcoming match.
- He will oppose his brother in a tennis match this weekend.
- In the chess tournament, they will oppose each other for the championship.
5
to counter or raise something or someone against another
transitive
- The lawyer opposed the defendant's argument by presenting new evidence.
- The candidate opposed the rival's claims with a detailed rebuttal.
- She posed a tough question to oppose the idea of the speaker’s solution.
- The teacher opposed the student’s hypothesis with evidence from different studies.
- The debate was heated, with each side opposing the other’s viewpoint strongly.
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