Word OPPOSED: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

opposed

🇺🇸 [əˈpoʊzd]

Meanings

Being in disagreement or conflict with something or someone. A person who is opposed to an idea or action expresses resistance or disapproval. It can also describe a direct contrast to something, such as two competing sides in a debate.

Examples

• The two teams were opposed in the final championship game.
• He was strongly opposed to the new regulations.
• They were opposed to the idea of raising taxes.

Synonyms

against • contrary • resistant

Antonyms

supportive • agreeing • favorable