opposed

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adjective

op·​posed ə-ˈpōzd How to pronounce opposed (audio)
Synonyms of opposed
: set or placed in opposition : contrary
… with politicians, as opposed to soap, you cannot return what you have bought …—Felix G. Rohatyn
voters who are opposed to the plan

opposed

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past tense and past participle of oppose

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Meanwhile, Democrats are strongly opposed to the kind of corrupt authoritarian government that Republicans seem unwilling to even speak out against. — Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 The incidents are seen as minor in view of the deep polarization and confrontation among opposed camps in Serbia. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Supporters of both parties were more opposed than supportive, although opposition was stronger among Democrats, at 69%, than Republicans, at 54%. — Barbara A. Trish, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 Maps showing the states that are most opposed to AI data centers. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for opposed

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English — more at oppose

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of opposed was in the 15th century

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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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