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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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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