The meaning of Oppose

Oppose – definition

verb
Disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument.
Usage examples:
A majority of the electorate opposed ec membership

verb
To disagree with something, often by speaking or fighting against it
Usage examples:
The governor adamantly/vehemently opposes raising taxes., the opposing sides failed to reach agreem…

verb
To disagree with something or someone, and speak or take action against them
Usage examples:
Most local residents opposed the building of the shopping mall., the proposed tax rise has been vig…

Oppose translation into English

Oppose: translate from English into Chinese

反对, 相对, 抵抗, 对, 作对, 抗拒, 持, 敌, 逆, 撄

Oppose: translate from English into Dutch

Zich verzetten tegen, Bestrijden, Tegenwerken, Opponeren, Dwarsbomen, Stellen tegenover, Belemmeren, Zich kanten tegen, Tegenover elkaar stellen, Tegenwerpingen maken

Oppose: translate from English into French

S'opposer, Opposer, Combattre, Contrecarrer, Faire opposition à, Parler contre, Être hostile, S'opposer à, S'heurter à

Oppose: translate from English into German

Ablehnen, Entgegensetzen, Entgegenstellen, Entgegentreten, Opponieren, Gegenüberstellen, Begegnen, Widerstreben, Sich widersetzen, Sich entgegenstellen, Sich entgegensetzen, Sich stemmen gegen, Sich stellen gegen, Kandidieren gegen

Oppose: translate from English into Hindi

का विरोध, मुक़ाबले में रखना, विस्र्द्ध होना, खड़ा होना, विरोध करना, सामना करना

Oppose: translate from English into Italian

Opporsi, Contrastare, Opporsi a, Contrapporre, Osteggiare, Contrariare

Oppose: translate from English into Korean

대들다, ...에 대항하다, ...에 반대하다, 방해물로 두다, 반대다, 반대하다, 적대하다

Oppose: translate from English into Russian

Выступать против, Противиться, Противопоставлять, Воспротивиться, Сопротивляться, Препятствовать, Оппонировать, Мешать, Оказывать сопротивление, Быть против, Находиться в оппозиции

Oppose: translate from English into Spanish

Oponerse a, Combatir, Impugnar, Resistir, Contrariar

Word origin

late Middle English: from Old French opposer, from Latin opponere (see opponent), but influenced by Latin oppositus ‘set or placed against’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.

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Oppose – similar words

opposable

adjective
(of the thumb of a primate) capable of facing and touching the other digits on the same hand.
Usage examples:
Digits 1 and 2 on the forefeet are opposable to digits 3-5, and the hindfoot has a well-developed h…

adjective
Opposable thumbs are thumbs that can be put opposite the fingers of the same hand, so that objects can be picked up and held
Usage examples:
All primates have opposable thumbs, so opposable thumbs are not unique to humans.

All meanings and translations of Opposable