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opposing

/əˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /oʊˈpoʊzɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

Examples :

"There is still time to oppose this plan."
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Related Words

Illustration presented

presented verb

/pɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

"to present an envoy to the king"

Illustration circumstantial

circumstantial noun

/səːkəmˈstanʃəl/

(chiefly in the plural) Something incidental to the main subject, but of less importance.

"the circumstantials of religion"

Illustration hierarchy

hierarchy noun

/ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/

A body of authoritative officials organized in nested ranks.

"The school's hierarchy is clear: the principal is at the top, followed by the vice-principals, then teachers, and finally, the students. "

Illustration opposite

opposite noun

/ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/

Something opposite or contrary to something else.

"My brother's opinion is the opposite of mine on the best way to study for the exam. "

Illustration arguments

arguments noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənts/ /ˈɑɹɡjəmənts/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

Illustration opposition

opposition noun

/ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/

The action of opposing or of being in conflict.

"The student's opposition to the new school rules caused a disruption. "

Illustration antagonize

antagonize verb

/ænˈtæɡəˌnaɪz/ /ənˈtæɡəˌnaɪz/

To work against; to oppose (especially to incite reaction)

"The other children constantly antagonized Joe to the point of tears."

Illustration progression

progression noun

/prəˈɡreʃən/ /proʊˈɡreʃən/

The act of moving from one thing to another.

"The student's progression from beginner to advanced level took two years of study. "

Illustration unreliable

unreliable adjective

/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/ /ˌʌnlɪˈlaɪəbl/

Not reliable.

"My old car is unreliable; it often breaks down on the way to work. "

Illustration religious

religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

Illustration physical

physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

Illustration prosecution

prosecution noun

/ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/

The act of prosecuting a scheme or endeavor.

"The prosecution of the war fell to Winston Churchill."