oppose

oppose

verb

Definition of OPPOSE

1

to refuse to give in to <I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties>

Synonyms buck, defy, fight, oppose, repel, withstand

Related Words battle, combat, contend (with); challenge, contest, contradict, dispute; baffle, balk, foil, frustrate, thwart; check, counter, hinder, obstruct, stem

Antonyms bow (to), capitulate (to), give in (to), knuckle under (to), stoop (to), submit (to), succumb (to), surrender (to), yield (to)

2

to strive to reduce or eliminate <we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise>

Synonyms battle, combat, contend (with), counter, oppose, oppugn

Related Words baffle, checkmate, foil, frustrate, resist, thwart, withstand; confront, defy, face, meet

Near Antonyms abide, bear, endure, suffer; advocate, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), support, uphold

Antonyms advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote