opposed

Describes being in conflict or disagreement with something; often used in the phrase 'as opposed to' to indicate a contrast.

ruОписывает нахождение в конфликте или несогласии с чем-либо; часто используется в выражении 'в отличие от' для указания на контраст.esDescribe estar en conflicto o desacuerdo con algo; también se usa en la expresión 'a diferencia de' para indicar contraste.frDécrit le fait d'être en conflit ou en désaccord avec quelque chose ; souvent utilisé dans l'expression « par opposition à » pour indiquer un contraste.deBeschreibt eine Haltung der Gegnerschaft, Ablehnung oder des Widerspruchs gegenüber etwas; häufig in der Wendung 'im Gegensatz zu' verwendet, um einen Kontrast auszudrücken.ptDescreve estar em conflito ou discordância com algo; também é usado para indicar contraste, oposição ou algo contrário.zh描述与某事物处于冲突或不同意的状态；常用于"与……相对/相反"的表达中，表示对比。arيصف حالة التعارض أو الاختلاف أو الوقوف ضد شيء ما؛ ويُستخدم غالبًا في عبارة 'على عكس' أو 'بالمقابل' للإشارة إلى التباين.

1. In opposition or disagreement B2 formal

   Being against something or someone; having an opposing view or stance.

   • She is strongly opposed to the new policy.
   • The committee members were opposed to the proposed changes.
   • He remained opposed to the idea despite the arguments.

   ruПротивesEn oposición o desacuerdofropposé, en désaccorddeDagegenptContráriozh反对的arمعارض

   Synonyme: againstantagonisticantipatheticaversecontraryhostileresistantunsympathetic

   Antonyme: agreeablealignedfavorablesupportivesympathetic

2. Having an opponent B2 formal

   Being in a situation where there is an adversary or competitor.

   • The team is opposed by a very strong rival.
   • In the debate, she was opposed by a skilled speaker.
   • The candidate is opposed by several challengers in the election.

   ruИмеющий противникаesQue tiene un oponentefrAyant un opposantdeEinen Gegner habendptQue tem adversáriozh有对手的arله خصم

   Synonyme: contesteddisputed

• more opposed comparative form
• most opposed superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of resisting, challenging, or standing against something or someone.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия сопротивления, оспаривания или выступления против чего-либо или кого-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de estar en contra de algo o alguien, resistirse, impugnar o confrontar una idea, medida o decisión.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de résister, de contester ou de se déclarer contre quelque chose ou quelqu'un.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, sich gegen etwas oder jemanden zu stellen, Widerstand zu leisten oder Einspruch zu erheben.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de resistir, contestar ou se colocar contra algo ou alguém.zh表示反对、抵抗或与某人某事物对抗的动词。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على مقاومة شيء أو شخص أو معارضته أو الاعتراض عليه أو الوقوف ضده.

1. Disagree or resist B2 formal

   To express disagreement with or resistance to something.

   • Many citizens oppose the new tax law.
   • She opposed the decision to close the library.
   • The committee opposed the proposed changes.

   ruВыступать противesoponersefrs'opposer àdeSich widersetzenptOpor-sezh反对arالاعتراض والمقاومة

   Synonyme: challengecombatconfrontcontestdefydisputefightresistwithstand

   Antonyme: advocateaidassistbackdefendfavorpromotesupport

2. Compete against B2 formal

   To be in competition or conflict with someone or something.

   • The two candidates oppose each other in the election.
   • Our team will oppose the champions in the final match.
   • They opposed the rival company in the market.

   ruСоперничатьescompetir contrafrs'opposer à / affronterdeSich widersetzenptOpor-sezh对抗arيُنافِس

   Synonyme: battlechallengecombatconfrontcontestfacefightrival

   Antonyme: aidassistbackhelpsupport

• opposed past participle
• opposed past simple
• opposing present participle
• opposes third person singular