oppose

/əpˈə‍ʊz/

/əˈpoʊz/

to oppose

MAIN VERB

to strongly disagree with a policy, plan, idea, etc. and try to put an end to it

fight against or resist strongly

synonyms : defend

contrast with equal weight or force

free of ice and open to travel

set into opposition or rivalry

synonyms : match

be resistant to

synonyms : contradict

act against or in opposition to

synonyms : react

Examples

1. Our team scored more points than the opposing team.

2. The opposing team couldn't lay a glove on the star player, who scored all three goals in the match.

3. If we don't perform better, the opposing team will wipe the floor with us in the upcoming game.

4. If we don't prepare well, the opposing team will eat us alive in the upcoming game.