verb
- to disagree with or resist (a plan, idea, or system)
- to compete against (someone) in a contest or election
- to place opposite or in contrast to something
Usage: formal
Examples
- Many citizens oppose the new tax proposal.
- The senator decided to oppose the bill in Congress.
- Our team will oppose the defending champions next week.
- She opposed her opponent in a heated debate.
- The lawyer opposed the witness’s testimony with new evidence.
- Environmental groups oppose the construction of the pipeline.
- He opposed tradition by choosing an unconventional career path.