Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Opposes.
Opposes - as a verb
Be against; express opposition to
Example: "We oppose the ban on abortion"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arguecontenddebatefenceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fight against or resist strongly
Example: "The senator said he would oppose the bill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defendfightfight backfight downHypernyms (Closely Related)
contendfightstruggleHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Contrast with equal weight or force
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
counterbalanceHypernyms (Closely Related)
contrastcounterpointHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Set into opposition or rivalry
Example: "Let them match their best athletes against ours"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
matchpitplay offAct against or in opposition to
Example: "She reacts negatively to everything i say"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reactHypernyms (Closely Related)
actmoveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be resistant to
Example: "The board opposed his motion"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contradictcontrovertHypernyms (Closely Related)
rebutrefuteHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She opposes the new law."
"The committee opposes the proposed changes."
"He vehemently opposes the construction of the new building."
"The senator opposes the government's decision."
"The group opposes the use of animal testing."
Word Game Points
Is OPPOSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, opposes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OPPOSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is OPPOSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, opposes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOPPOSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is OPPOSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, opposes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOPPOSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
