opposed

• Décrit le fait d'être en conflit ou en désaccord avec quelque chose ; souvent utilisé dans l'expression « par opposition à » pour indiquer un 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.

   opposé, en désaccord

   • 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.

   Synonymesagainstantagonisticantipatheticaversecontraryhostileresistantunsympathetic

   Antonymesagreeablealignedfavorablesupportivesympathetic

2. Having an opponentB2formal

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

   Ayant un opposant

   • 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.

   Synonymescontesteddisputed

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de résister, de contester ou de se déclarer contre quelque chose ou quelqu'un.

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.

   s'opposer à

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

   Synonymeschallengecombatconfrontcontestdefydisputefightresistwithstand

   Antonymesadvocateaidassistbackdefendfavorpromotesupport

2. Compete againstB2formal

   To be in competition or conflict with someone or something.

   s'opposer à / affronter

   • 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.

   Synonymesbattlechallengecombatconfrontcontestfacefightrival

   Antonymesaidassistbackhelpsupport