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

Ferguson, who was much more forceful than Anijar and was the crowd favorite, opposes Amendment 3 as a threat to public safety. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Mercury opposes Saturn, challenging assumptions about a plan, belief, trip, course of study, or future direction. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, Hack would probably vote for a Democrat even if that candidate supports some policies the Christopher Street Project opposes, in hopes that the party can take control of Congress. — Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

That's the only reasonable and rational position, which is why Rapinoe opposes it so fiercely. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Her departure comes as more than 100 staffers are relocating this week to the Health and Human Services Department, according to the Education Department's union, which opposes the plan. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

AfD opposes aid to the country and advocates lifting sanctions against Russia. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Officials also pointed out the punitive action calls into question what could be done whenever any municipality opposes a future transportation project. — Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026