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Antonyms for opposers

Grammar : Noun
Spell : uh-pohz
Phonetic Transcription : əˈpoʊz

Definition of opposers

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.
  • noun opponent
Example sentences :
  • But the opposers are usually members of either of the interested families.
  • Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini
  • We love not the rebukers of our sins, or the opposers of our pleasures.
  • Extract from : « A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon » by John Lord, A.M.
  • The opposers of slavery profess to be governed alone by the teachings of the Bible, in their war upon this institution.
  • Extract from : « Americanism Contrasted with Foreignism, Romanism, and Bogus Democracy in the Light of Reason, History, and Scripture; » by William Gannaway Brownlow
  • The opposers were put to shame, and ever since has that meeting-house been free.
  • Extract from : « Memoir of Rev. Joseph Badger » by Elihu G. Holland
  • This I had no freedom to do, and so they continued my opposers.
  • Extract from : « The Life of the Rev. George Whitefield, Volume I (of 2) » by Luke Tyerman
  • For some of her husband's opposers, at D——, threaten to clap one upon him.
  • Extract from : « The Works of William Cowper » by William Cowper
  • He was told that these words were not spoken by Paul, but by his opposers.
  • Extract from : « Birth of a Reformation » by Andrew Byers
  • Its memories are of monks and opposers of monks; its present is of watches and music boxes.
  • Extract from : « Nasby in Exile » by David R. Locke
  • A scheme, so uncommon, had opposers and despisers in abundance.
  • Extract from : « Alone » by Marion Harland
  • The Revolution could derive no benefit from confusion, and its opposers might.
  • Extract from : « The Writings of Thomas Paine, Volume II » by Thomas Paine

Synonyms for opposers

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