"oppose" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

is a type of: argue, contend, debate, fence - have an argument about something

subtypes: contend, contest, repugn - to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
is a type of: contend, fight, struggle - be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
subtypes:
- recalcitrate - show strong objection or repugnance; manifest vigorous opposition or resistance; be obstinately disobedient
- fend, resist, stand - withstand the force of something
- hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand - stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
- drive back, fight off, rebuff, repel, repulse - force or drive back
same as: defend, fight, fight back, fight down
is a type of: contrast, counterpoint - to show differences when compared; be different

subtypes: counterpoise, counterpose, counterweight - constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to

same as: counterbalance
is a type of: confront, face - oppose, as in hostility or a competition

same as: match, pit, play off
is a type of: act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
subtypes:
- act on, follow up on, pursue - carry further or advance
- buck, go against - resist
same as: react
is a type of: rebut, refute - overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
subtypes:
- blackball, negative, veto - vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
- dissent, protest, resist - express opposition through action or words
same as: contradict, controvert