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Opposed Definition & Meaning

1. To be against or disagree with something or someone.

Example: I am opposed to the idea of raising taxes.

2. To place in contrast or opposition.

Example: The black and white stripes of the zebra are opposed to each other.

3. To resist or obstruct something or someone.

Example: The protesters opposed the construction of the new highway.

4. To be positioned or facing in the opposite direction.

Example: The two cars were opposed to each other on the narrow road.

5. To compete or contend against someone or something.

Example: The two teams opposed each other in the championship game.

Examples of the word opposed used in sentences.

  • He is opposed to violence, he believes in peaceful solutions to conflicts.
  • We are opposed to wasting water, we try to save it whenever possible.
  • She is opposed to smoking, she thinks it harms her health.
  • I am opposed to eating meat, I prefer a vegetarian diet.
  • They are opposed to animal testing, they think it is cruel and unnecessary.
  • Sarah is opposed to the idea of going out on a rainy day.
  • The teacher is opposed to the use of smartphones in class.
  • Many people are opposed to the idea of using nuclear energy.
  • I am opposed to eating meat for ethical reasons.
  • He was opposed to his wife going out alone at night.
  • Many people are opposed to the idea of censorship in the media.
  • I am opposed to cheating in any situation.
  • The opposition party strongly opposed the government's new tax policy.
  • Some people are opposed to vaccinations, despite their proven effectiveness in preventing disease.
  • I am opposed to smoking in public places because of the health risks involved.
  • The student council is opposed to the school's decision to ban electronic devices during school hours.
  • The company's CEO is strongly opposed to the use of sweatshop labor in their supply chain.
  • Many members of the opposition party are opposed to the government's proposed tax reform policy.
  • The government is opposed to the construction of a new airport in the environmentally sensitive area.
  • Some people are opposed to the idea of mandatory vaccinations for children.
  • The politician vehemently opposed the new legislation on environmental protection.
  • The religious leader is opposed to the idea of same-sex marriage based on their belief system.
  • The artist was opposed to the idea of commercializing their work for profit.
  • The scientist is opposed to the use of animal testing in research due to ethical concerns.
  • The coach is opposed to the team's lax attitude towards training and discipline.
  • Despite the team's captain being opposed to the strategy, the coach decided to stick with it and it resulted in a win.
  • As an environmentalist, I am opposed to the use of plastic bags and actively seek alternatives.
  • The politician's stance on immigration was strongly opposed by a large portion of the population.
  • Many people are opposed to the idea of genetically modified crops due to potential environmental and health risks.
  • Although my colleagues were opposed to my proposal at first, I was able to persuade them with a well-researched argument.
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