Definitions for opposes

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opposes op·pose

Spelling: [uh-pohz]

IPA: /əˈpoʊz/

Opposes is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 75 anagrams from letters in opposes (eooppss).

Definitions for opposes

verb (used with object)

1. to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
2. to stand in the way of; hinder; obstruct.
3. to set as an opponent or adversary.
4. to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion:
5. to set as an obstacle or hindrance.
6. to set against in some relation, especially as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast:
7. to use or take as being opposite or contrary.
8. to set (something) over against something else in place, or to set (two things) so as to face or be opposite to one another.

verb (used without object)

1. to be or act in opposition.

Origin of opposes

1350-1400; Middle English Old French opposer, blend of Latin oppōnere to set against and Old French poser to pose¹, associated with the L past participle o

Examples for opposes

But his words felt forced and were belied his 2004 vote to oppose marking Martin Luther King Jr.

They gathered accordingly, to oppose the advance of the troops.

So far, just four members, including Gohmert and Yoho, have announced they will oppose Boehner on Tuesday.

They will also oppose any attempts to hunt grizzlies in their recognized ancestral homelands.

She must take her own way in silence, for they would be certain to oppose it!

But if religious beliefs are fueling climate denial, then religious approaches are necessary to oppose it.

There is no such thing as a gay lifestyle, except in right-wing propaganda to oppose LGBT equality.

I oppose you only on account of our love and for our mutual happiness.

We felt confident that if most of the men did not go with us, they would not oppose us.

She seemed to be searching in the depths of her mind for some argument to oppose to my assertions.