Oppose Definition & Meaning
oppose
- verb
- be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion"
- fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"
- contrast with equal weight or force
- 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"
- act against or in opposition to; "She reacts negatively to everything I say"
- be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion"
"Oppose" in song lyrics
See how oppose is used in real songs:
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"Came back on the weekend to set up oppose"
Above the Law f/ Kokane — One Time Two Many -
"I'm warning you with divised logic to oppose"
Atoms Family f/ Cryptic One, Eternia, Vast Aire — Rhyming For Dummies -
"so you should never oppose"
(Da) Bush Babees — Maybe
Words that rhyme with oppose
Usage tips for "oppose"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "oppose" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for oppose to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does oppose mean?
- be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion" fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!" contrast with equal weight or force 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" act against or in opposition to; "She reacts negatively to everything I say" be resistant to
- What part of speech is oppose?
- Oppose is a verb.
- How many definitions does oppose have?
- Oppose has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).