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opposed

/əˈpəʊzd/
verb
  1. To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

    "There is still time to oppose this plan."

    Similar: buck, confront, hinder, obstruct, resist

  2. To object to.

    "Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans."

    Similar: argue, contest, repugn, speak out, take issue with

  3. To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

    "They are opposed to any form of hierarchy."

Synonymsagainst, bar, block, check, combat, confront
Antonymssupport
adjective
  1. Acting in opposition; opposing.

  2. Being, of having an opponent; not unopposed.

  3. Opposite.

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