Dictionary Check: oppose

"oppose" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

verb

be against; express opposition to

Example: "We oppose the ban on abortion"
verb

fight against or resist strongly

Example: "The senator said he would oppose the bill"
verb

contrast with equal weight or force

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verb

set into opposition or rivalry

Example: "let them match their best athletes against ours"
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verb

act against or in opposition to

Example: "She reacts negatively to everything I say"
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verb

be resistant to

Example: "The board opposed his motion"

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