Definition of opposed
: set or placed in opposition : contrary with politicians, as opposed to soap, you cannot return what you have bought — Felix G. Rohatyn voters who are opposed to the plan
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Vos said Assembly Republicans remain opposed to borrowing for roads without an influx of new money.
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Democrats will remain adamantly opposed to cutting a dime from any program.
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She was opposed to sanctions, strongly opposed to sanctions on Russia.
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One person in Nevada wants to make sure Heller remains opposed to the bill and went about it in about the worst possible way, breaking into his office Sunday morning and leaving a threatening note near the door.
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The cap-and-trade plan needs two-thirds to support to pass, and almost every Republican is opposed to it.
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What are the biggest challenges in following a team for an entire season as opposed to just a few weeks?
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Naperville residents Charlie Wilkins and Barb Hower are opposed Avram's proposal, and on June 5 filed a request to establish the building as a landmark.
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Meanwhile, Ritter and other Bostonian Village North condo owners remain opposed to the Milwaukee hotel.
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First Known Use of opposed
15th century
OPPOSED Defined for English Language Learners
opposed
playDefinition of opposed for English Language Learners
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: not agreeing with or approving of something or someone
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: completely different
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