Synonyms: oppose
Definition: be against; express opposition to
Usage: We oppose the ban on abortion
Synonyms: oppose, contradict, controvert
Definition: be resistant to
Usage: The board opposed his motion
Definition: overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
Usage: The speaker refuted his opponent's arguments
Synonyms: pit, play off, oppose, match
Definition: set into opposition or rivalry
Usage: let them match their best athletes against ours; pit a chess player against the Russian champion; He plays his two children off against each other
Definition: oppose, as in hostility or a competition
Usage: You must confront your opponent; Jackson faced Smith in the boxing ring; The two enemies finally confronted each other
Synonyms: fight, fight back, fight down, oppose, defend
Definition: fight against or resist strongly
Usage: The senator said he would oppose the bill; Don't fight it!
Similar words: fight, contend, struggle
Definition: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Usage: the tribesmen fought each other; Siblings are always fighting; Militant groups are contending for control of the country
Definition: act against or in opposition to
Usage: She reacts negatively to everything I say
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel
Synonyms: counterbalance, oppose
Definition: contrast with equal weight or force
Similar words: counterpoint, contrast
Definition: to show differences when compared; be different
Usage: the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities