Synonyms of opposes

opposes

verb

present tense third-person singular of oppose

1

as in resists

to refuse to give in to

I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties

Synonyms & Similar Words

• resists
• withstands
• fights
• repels
• defies
• contradicts
• contends (with)
• hinders
• combats
• obstructs
• thwarts
• counters
• challenges
• frustrates
• stems
• bucks
• disputes
• contests
• balks
• baffles
• checks
• battles
• foils

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• yields (to)
• submits (to)
• succumbs (to)
• surrenders (to)
• gives in (to)
• bows (to)
• stoops (to)
• capitulates (to)
• knuckles under (to)

2

as in combats

to strive to reduce or eliminate

we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• combats
• resists
• fights
• confronts
• counters
• withstands
• contends (with)
• battles
• thwarts
• oppugns
• frustrates
• faces
• foils
• baffles
• defies
• meets
• checkmates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• promotes
• encourages
• advances
• furthers
• fosters
• cultivates
• nourishes
• suffers
• supports
• bears
• endures
• endorses
• nurtures
• abides
• advocates
• upholds
• forwards
• backs
• champions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of opposes

Jovial Jupiter in your 11th House of Friends opposes unearthing Pluto in your 5th House of Creativity, pulling group expectations against personal expression. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

One organization, the Motorcycle Industry Council, opposes the bill. — Madison Smalstig july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

The American Astronomical Society strongly opposes the technology, highlighting severe safety and research risks. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

In traditional astrology, Venus is considered to be in its fall in Virgo — as this sign directly opposes Pisces, Venus’ exaltation — which means its natural qualities are challenged and difficult to express. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Democratic Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett opposes them and could reject the changes with a veto in the coming days. — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 9 July 2026

American Water, the parent company of Illinois American, wants to buy Aqua’s parent Essential Utilities, which the Citizens Utility Board also opposes. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

The group, known as SSPX, celebrates the traditional Latin Mass and opposes some modern church reforms. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026

Scott Charton, the spokesperson for Missourians for Fair Taxation, a campaign group that opposes Amendment 5, emphasized that the amendment had nothing to do with data centers. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026