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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Thus polytheistic worship of deities and monist philosophy are not opposed but rather different ways of reaching the divine. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 Those opposed weren’t necessarily Trump supporters, according to Tierney. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 But a fissure remains between those actors who stay morally opposed to cloning, and those who embrace this new reality. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Among rural voters, 25% expressed support, while 60% opposed — with 44% strongly opposing the construction of data centers. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for opposed

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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 4 Sep. 2026.

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