oppose - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

be against; express opposition to

Synonyms

• oppose

More generic

• argue
• contend
• debate
• fence

More specific

• contend
• contest
• repugn

Verb

be resistant to

Synonyms

• contradict
• controvert
• oppose

More generic

• rebut
• refute

More specific

• blackball
• dissent
• negative
• protest
• resist
• veto

Verb

set into opposition or rivalry

Synonyms

• match
• oppose
• pit
• play off

More generic

• confront
• face

Verb

fight against or resist strongly

Synonyms

• defend
• fight
• fight back
• fight down
• oppose

More generic

• contend
• fight
• struggle

More specific

• drive back
• fend
• fight off
• hold out
• rebuff
• recalcitrate
• repel
• repulse
• resist
• stand
• stand firm
• withstand

Verb

act against or in opposition to

Synonyms

• oppose
• react

More generic

• act
• move

More specific

• act on
• buck
• follow up on
• go against
• pursue

Verb

contrast with equal weight or force

Synonyms

• counterbalance
• oppose

More generic

• contrast
• counterpoint

More specific

• counterpoise
• counterpose
• counterweight

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