oppose | Definition of oppose

Synonyms and Antonyms of oppose

1 to refuse to give in to

I will continue to oppose any attempts to infringe upon our civil liberties

Synonyms of oppose

buck, defy, fight, repel, resist, withstand

Words Related to oppose

battle, combat, contend (with)

challenge, contest, contradict, dispute

baffle, balk, foil, frustrate, thwart

check, counter, hinder, obstruct, stem

Antonyms of oppose

bow (to), capitulate (to), give in (to), knuckle under (to), stoop (to), submit (to), succumb (to), surrender (to), yield (to)

2 to strive to reduce or eliminate

we must oppose ignorance and prejudice wherever and whenever they arise

Synonyms of oppose

battle, combat, contend (with), counter, fight, oppugn

Words Related to oppose

baffle, checkmate, foil, frustrate, resist, thwart, withstand

confront, defy, face, meet

Near Antonyms of oppose

abide, bear, endure, suffer

advocate, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), support, uphold

Antonyms of oppose

advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote