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   Op·posed

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   adjective

   • 1. eager to prevent or put an end to; disapproving of or disagreeing with: "opposed to the construction of nuclear power plants" Similar against(dead) set againstin oppositionaversehostileantagonisticinimicalantipatheticunsympatheticresistantinformal:antiOpposite in favor offavorably disposed to
   • ▪ in conflict or disagreement with; hostile to: "most critics were opposed to the work"
   • 2. (of two or more things) contrasting or conflicting with each other: "the agency is being asked to do two diametrically opposed things" Similar conflictingcontrastingincompatibleirreconcilableantitheticalcontradictoryclashingcontrarydifferentdifferingat varianceat oddsdivergentdissimilardisagreeingopposingoppositepoles apartpolarrare:oppugnant

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   What does opposed mean?

   • Definition of opposed adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (of a person) disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it opposed to something He was strongly opposed to modernism in art. She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad. They are totally opposed to abortion.

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   What is oppose verb?

   • Definition of oppose verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary to disagree strongly with somebody’s plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding oppose somebody/something This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. He threw all those that opposed him into prison.

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   What does it mean if a person is opposed to abortion?

   • (of a person) disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving to Tulsa. They are totally opposed to abortion. Want to learn more? (of ideas, opinions, etc.) very different from something Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue.

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   What does it mean if a party opposes the death penalty?

   • to disagree strongly with somebody’s plan, policy, etc. and try to change it or prevent it from succeeding oppose somebody/something This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. He threw all those that opposed him into prison. Do you support or oppose this proposal? The children strongly opposed the idea.

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   What does diametrically opposed mean?

   • (of ideas, opinions, etc.) very different from something Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue. used to make a contrast between two things 200 attended, as opposed to 300 the previous year. This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to (= rather than) strength.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › opposedOPPOSED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   opposed adjective (DISAGREE WITH) be opposed to something. C1. to disagree with a principle or plan: She's opposed to any changes to the current legislation. See more. (Definition of opposed from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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   opposed. (of a person) disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it. opposed to something He was strongly opposed to modernism in art. She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad. They are totally opposed to abortion.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOPPOSED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. not in favour of; against. opposed to violence. I am utterly opposed to any form of terrorism. We are strongly opposed to the presence of foreign troops in this region. He was opposed to the development of nuclear weapons. 2. not corresponding; opposite; different. directly opposed aims.

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   Opposed definition: hostile or resistant (usually followed by to). See examples of OPPOSED used in a sentence.

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   oppose somebody to compete with somebody in a contest. He intends to oppose the prime minister in the leadership election. Definition of oppose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definition of opposed adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. (of a person) disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving to Tulsa. They are totally opposed to abortion.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › opposedopposed | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   opposed meaning: 1. to disagree with a plan or activity: 2. used to say that two things are very different: . Learn more.