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Synonyms of oppose

38 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for oppose is fight. Other synonyms of oppose are counter, confront, resist, withstand and contest. The opposite of oppose is support.

Synonyms and similar words for oppose

verbTo attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments...

  • confrontTo stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with.
  • withstandTo oppose (something) forcefully.
  • resistTo oppose; to refuse to accept.
  • hinder
  • obstruct
  • buckTo resist obstinately; oppose or object strongly.
  • react

verbTo object to.

  • take issue withTo disagree with something, and to raise objections to it.
  • speak outTo assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.
  • contestTo call into question; to oppose.
  • repugnTo oppose or resist.
  • argue

verbMore synonyms

  • be against
  • fightTo engage in combat with; to oppose physically, to contest with.
  • check
  • bar
  • block
  • prevent
  • take on
  • counterTo contradict, oppose.
  • face
  • combat
  • defy
  • thwartTo hinder or obstruct by placing (something) in the way of; to block, to impede, to oppose.
  • contradictTo oppose (a person) by denying the truth or pertinence of a given statement.
  • stand up to
  • struggle against
  • fly in the face ofTo act in a manner highly contrary to; to counteract or contradict.
  • be hostile to
  • counterattack
  • speak out against
  • be in opposition to
  • be in defiance of
  • strive against
  • set one's face againstTo oppose strenuously; to determine not to do or accept.
  • take a standTo assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.
  • make a stand against
  • disputeTo oppose by argument or assertion; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call into question; to deny...

Opposite of oppose

verbMore antonyms

  • supportTo back or favor a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid.

Meaning of oppose

  1. verb To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
  2. verb To object to.
  3. verb To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

Full definition of oppose

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Questions about synonyms of oppose

What is another word for oppose?
Oppose has 38 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fight, counter, confront, resist, withstand, contest, dispute and contradict.
What is the opposite of oppose?
The opposite of oppose is support.
What does oppose mean?
Oppose means to attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

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