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Opposed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈpoʊzd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Opposed is an adjective meaning Acting in opposition; opposing.

Meaning

Acting in opposition; opposing.

More Meanings

  1. Being, of having an opponent; not unopposed.
  2. Opposite.
  3. simple past and past participle of oppose

Example Sentences

The diagonally opposed driving positions in the cab are identical.

Synonyms for opposed

Depending on context, synonyms include hostile, averse, conflicting, opposing, anti.

hostileaverseconflictingopposinganti

Antonyms for opposed

Common opposites include unopposed.

unopposed

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include conflicting, anti, oppositional, opposition, contra, contrary.

conflictingantioppositionaloppositioncontracontrarycontradictedcontradictoryantitheticaloppositecontrastingopponentdissentingcontrastedadversedisputedobjectionhostilecontested

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