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Oppose Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary mobile search Home Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary × Britannica Homepage Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary oppose 2 ENTRIES FOUND: oppose (verb) opposed (adjective) oppose /ə ˈ poʊz/ verb opposes ; opposed ; opposing oppose /ə ˈ poʊz/ verb opposes ; opposed ; opposing Britannica Dictionary definition of OPPOSE [ + object ] 1 : to disagree with or disapprove of (something or someone) The governor opposes the death penalty. The change is opposed by many of the town's business leaders. The group opposes the mayor and is trying to find a candidate to run against her. You've opposed every suggestion I've made. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 a : to compete against (someone) : to be an opponent of (someone) He met the man who will oppose him in the next election. These two teams opposed each other in last year's playoffs. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b : to try to stop or defeat (something) We're hoping we can get more senators to oppose the legislation. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples ASK THE EDITOR Which is correct: "Aren't you happy?" or "Are you not happy?" See the answer » QUIZZES Vocabulary Quiz Test your word power Take the Quiz » Name That Thing Take our visual quiz Test Your Knowledge » WORD OF THE DAY artifact : a simple object (such as a tool or weapon) that was made by people in the past Learn More » About Us & Legal Info Contact Us Privacy Notice Terms of Use Pronunciation Symbols Help d="M0 12c0 5.123 3.211 9.497 7.73 11.218-.11-.937-.227-2.482.025-3.566.217-.932 1.401-5.938 1.401-5.938s-.357-.715-.357-1.774c0-1.66.962-2.9 2.161-2.9 1.02 0 1.512.765 1.512 1.682 0 1.025-.653 2.557-.99 3.978-.281 1.189.597 2.159 1.769 2.159 2.123 0 3.756-2.239 3.756-5.471 0-2.861-2.056-4.86-4.991-4.86-3.398 0-5.393 2.549-5.393 5.184 0 1.027.395 2.127.889 2.726a.36.36 0 0 1 .083.343c-.091.378-.293 1.189-.332 1.355-.053.218-.173.265-.4.159-1.492-.694-2.424-2.875-2.424-4.627 0-3.769 2.737-7.229 7.892-7.229 4.144 0 7.365 2.953 7.365 6.899 0 4.117-2.595 7.431-6.199 7.431-1.211 0-2.348-.63-2.738-1.373 0 0-.599 2.282-.744 2.84-.282 1.084-1.064 2.456-1.549 3.235C9.584 23.815 10.77 24 12 24c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0 0 5.373 0 12"> © 2026 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.