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opposed

UK
/əˈpəʊzd/
US
/əˈpoʊzd/

Translations

opposedpast participle
UK
/əˈpəʊzd/
US
/əˈpoʊzd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective describing something that is resisted or confronted.
contestéSens passif : faisant l’objet d’une opposition ou d’une résistance marquée.
The new tax plan is widely opposed by small businesses.
Le nouveau plan fiscal est largement contesté par les petites entreprises.
Synonyms
against
antagonistic
hostile
averse
resistant
contrary
conflicting
contradictory
adverse
unsympathetic
incompatible
counter
opposedadjective
more opposed
Comp.
most opposed
Super.
UK
/əˈpəʊzd/
US
/əˈpoʊzd/
opposéEmployé avec la préposition « à » pour exprimer l’opposition, le désaccord ou la contradiction.
She was strongly opposed to the new policy changes.
Elle était fortement opposée aux nouveaux changements de politique.
opposéSens spatial : placé en face, dans une position opposée.
The two chairs were placed in opposed positions in the room.
Les deux chaises étaient placées dans des positions opposées dans la pièce.
Synonyms
contrary
antagonistic
hostile
adverse
contradictory
inimical
opposite
resistant
Antonyms
agreeing
supportive
opposeverb

opposed

Past Simple

opposed
Past Simple
opposed
Past Participle
opposing
Gerund
UK
/əˈpəʊz/
US
/əˈpoʊz/
s'opposer àEmploi courant pour exprimer la résistance, l'opposition ou le désaccord.
The citizens opposed the new law by organizing protests.
Les citoyens se sont opposés à la nouvelle loi en organisant des manifestations.
affronterEmploi sportif ou compétitif.
The team will oppose their rivals in the championship game.
L'équipe affrontera ses rivaux lors du match de championnat.
opposerAu sens de mettre en regard ou en contraste.
The designer opposed warm colours to cool tones to create visual interest.
Le designer a opposé des couleurs chaudes à des tons froids pour créer un intérêt visuel.
Synonyms
resist
counter
combat
challenge
dispute
object
refute
withstand
defy
contradict
Antonyms
support
agree
assist
opposepast participle

opposed

Derived from the past participle 'opposed'; denotes a state of being against something.
opposéEmployé avec la construction « être opposé à ».
Many residents are opposed to the new regulations.
De nombreux habitants sont opposés aux nouvelles réglementations.
Synonyms
opposed
against
hostile
antagonistic
averse
contrary
resistant
unsupportive
counter
opposing
adverse
unfavorable

Definitions

opposedpast participle
Subject to active resistance, disagreement, or hostility from others.
The new tax plan is widely opposed by small businesses.
opposedadjective
Being in conflict or disagreement with something or someone.
She was strongly opposed to the new policy changes.
Placed or located opposite to something.
The two chairs were placed in opposed positions in the room.
opposeverb
To resist or act against something.
The citizens opposed the new law by organizing protests.
To compete against someone in a contest or competition.
The team will oppose their rivals in the championship game.
To be in conflict or disagreement with something.
She opposed his views on the subject during the debate.
To place or set something opposite something else for the sake of contrast or balance.
The designer opposed warm colours to cool tones to create visual interest.
opposepast participle
Having a strong dislike of or disagreement with something; against.
Many residents are opposed to the new regulations.
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