opposed

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing opposition or opposition between two parties or groups

• verb

  to set in opposition or confront in opposition

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈpoʊzd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1749918"

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Antonyms

support

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Synonyms

against , bar , block , check , combat , confront , contest , contradict , counter , counterattack , defiance , defy , face , fight , fly in the face of , hinder , hostile , make a stand , obstruct , opposition , prevent , resist , set one's face against , speak out , stand up to , strive , struggle , take a stand , take issue with , take on , thwart , withstand , argue , contest , repugn , speak out , take issue with , buck , confront , hinder , obstruct , resist , withstand

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with opposed
opposes , opposeses , poses , grows , knows , mows , shows , throws , glows , bows , toes

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Variants

List of all variants of opposed that leads to same result
opposed , oppose , opposer , opposers , opposes , opposing , as opposed to , diametrically opposed to

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Forms

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opposes, opposing, opposed

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Etymology

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from Old French opposer, from opposer, to set over against, to place opposite, from oppus, opposite, from ob- 'over' + poser 'to place'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'opposed' is often used in politics to describe parties or factions that are in opposition to each other.

2. In mathematics, the term 'opposed' is used to describe the negative of a number or value.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposition: the act of opposing or resisting; resistance

2. antonym: a word having the opposite meaning of another

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Culture

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In literature, 'opposed' is often used to describe conflicts between characters, ideas, or factions. In art, it can represent contrasting elements or themes. In music, it can refer to opposing rhythms or melodies.

How to Memorize "opposed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a debate between two parties, each one opposing the other's views.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'opposed' with the idea of conflict or resistance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'opposed' by thinking of 'opposites' or 'in opposition to'.

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