Antonyms for opposed
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : uh-pohz |
| Phonetic Transcription : əˈpoʊz |
Definition of opposed
Origin :- late 14c., from Old French oposer "oppose, resist, rival; contradict, state opposing point of view" (12c.), from poser "to place, lay down" (see pose (v.1)), blended with Latin opponere "oppose, object to, set against" (see opponent). Related: Opposed; opposing.
- adj antagonistic
- To some features of the Bill he was opposed, but was in favor of its principle.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- The flying machine must move faster than the air to which it is opposed.
- Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
- Crystals of iodine as opposed to permanganate of potash for antiseptic he discussed.
- Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
- "Nobody ever opposed Eudora Yates except her own self," replied Abby.
- Extract from : « The Yates Pride » by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
- The testimony of two credible witnesses as opposed to that of only one.
- Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
- The feeling of a prudent man for an enemy who is too formidable safely to be opposed.
- Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
- Mr. Collins opposed the proposed extension with much zeal and ability.
- Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
- However, he was opposed to any suggestion of a committee of inquiry.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- Looking round I found that my comrades had also beaten off those who were opposed to them.
- Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle
- It restrained him, opposed the will of him toward personal liberty.
- Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
Synonyms for opposed
- against
- allergic
- anti
- antipathetic
- antithetical
- antonymous
- at cross-purposes
- at odds
- averse
- battling
- clashing
- combating
- conflicting
- confronting
- contrary
- controverting
- counter
- crossing
- defending
- defensive
- denying
- disagreeing
- disputed
- disputing
- dissentient
- enemy
- exposing
- facing
- gainsaying
- hostile
- in opposition
- incompatible
- inimical
- irreconcilable
- objecting
- obstructive
- opposing
- opposite
- protesting
- repelling
- restrictive
- rival
- up against
- warring
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