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What is another word for Opposed? – 181 Opposed Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    resistant contrary against hostile antagonistic adversary opposed averse disinclined unwilling reluctant hesitant unfriendly inimical adversarial anti counter contradictory opposing dissenting objecting protesting disputing arguing conflicting clashing contrasting divergent disparate disagreeing disapproving unsympathetic uncooperative obstructive blocking hindering impeding thwarting opposing resisting combating fighting battling contending disputing

    Meaning of Opposed

    According to Merriam-Webster, "opposed" means being in a position of hostility or antagonism, or having or showing a strong and often angry feeling of disagreement or opposition.

    Definitions

    • * The Cambridge Dictionary defines "opposed" as having or expressing a strong feeling against something, or being in a position where you are against someone or something.
    • * The Oxford Dictionary states that "opposed" means having or showing a strong and often angry feeling of disagreement or opposition, or being in a position of hostility or antagonism.

    Example Uses

    • The new policy was opposed by many employees who felt it would negatively impact their work-life balance.
    • * The two candidates were opposed on almost every issue, making for a contentious debate.
    • * She was opposed to the idea of moving to a new city, citing concerns about job security and cost of living.
    • * The company was opposed to the merger, citing concerns about cultural fit and financial risk.
    • * The community was opposed to the construction of a new highway, citing concerns about noise pollution and environmental impact.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    supportive favorable approving sympathetic cooperative willing enthusiastic agreeable accommodating friendly helpful assisting aiding backing endorsing supporting promoting encouraging advocating aligned in favor pro for consenting acquiescent complacent complaisant obliging amenable receptive welcoming approving ratifying sanctioning allowing permitting

    Related Nouns

    opposition resistance hostility antagonism adversary opponent enemy foe adversary antagonist counter objection protest dissent disagreement conflict dispute controversy debate argument quarrel feud rivalry competition opponent challenger foe enemy rival

    Related Verbs

    resist oppose fight combat battle contend dispute argue protest dissent object refuse decline reject spurn rebuff thwart hinder impede obstruct block counter contradict deny disapprove disagree clash conflict compete rival

    Related Adjectives

    hostile antagonistic adversarial anti counter opposing dissenting objecting protesting disputing arguing conflicting clashing contrasting divergent disparate disagreeing disapproving unsympathetic uncooperative obstructive resistant unwilling reluctant hesitant unfriendly inimical adversarial opposing opposed contrary adverse unfavorable negative disapproving critical hostile aggressive belligerent combative militant