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
verb
set into opposition or rivalry
Example:
"let them match their best athletes against ours"
verb
act against or in opposition to
Example:
"She reacts negatively to everything I say"
verb
be resistant to
Example:
"The board opposed his motion"
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