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opposed

The word “opposed” has 2 syllables: op-posed

It's pronounced as /əˈpoʊzd/

What is synonym and antonym for opposed?

In the thesaurus, “opposed” has 94 synonyms and 60 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for opposed along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for opposed

Antonyms for opposed

Meanings of opposed

  • verb
    1. To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
    2. To object to.
    3. To present or set up in opposition; to pose.
    4. To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
  • adjective
    1. Acting in opposition; opposing.
    2. Being, of having an opponent; not unopposed.
    3. Opposite.

Example Sentences

  • She has always been opposed to the idea of cutting arts funding.
  • The committee members were sharply opposed on the final decision.
  • Many citizens are opposed to the new tax increase.
  • His views are directly opposed to everything we stand for.
  • The council remained opposed despite public pressure to change.

On this page you'll find 154 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to opposed, such as: abided, abode, accepting, acrimonious, advanced, adversarial, adversary.

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