opposed

• Describe estar en conflicto o desacuerdo con algo; también se usa en la expresión 'a diferencia de' para indicar contraste.

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

1. In opposition or disagreementB2formal

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

   En oposición o desacuerdo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosagainstantagonisticantipatheticaversecontraryhostileresistantunsympathetic

   Antónimosagreeablealignedfavorablesupportivesympathetic

2. Having an opponentB2formal

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

   Que tiene un oponente

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscontesteddisputed

• Verbo que denota la acción de estar en contra de algo o alguien, resistirse, impugnar o confrontar una idea, medida o decisión.

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

1. Disagree or resistB2formal

   To express disagreement with or resistance to something.

   oponerse

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

   Sinónimoschallengecombatconfrontcontestdefydisputefightresistwithstand

   Antónimosadvocateaidassistbackdefendfavorpromotesupport

2. Compete againstB2formal

   To be in competition or conflict with someone or something.

   competir contra

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbattlechallengecombatconfrontcontestfacefightrival

   Antónimosaidassistbackhelpsupport