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be opposed

VERB
mind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dislike resent
STRONG
complain deplore disapprove object
WEAK
be affronted look askance at take offense
Antonyms
STRONGEST
like love
STRONG
agree approve praise sanction
WEAK
disobey disregard forget ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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Crucially, a Hormuz toll system would likely be opposed by China, a key ally of Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I do believe that a majority of Americans, if they understood exactly what was happening, would be opposed to it.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026

So who on earth could be opposed to it?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2024

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said that any takeover bid for Britain's Royal Mail would be subject to "normal" national security scrutiny but it would not be opposed in principle.

From BBC • May 28, 2024

Scoob decides to just go ahead and say what’s on his mind: “I’m sure you knew people would be opposed to it, right? Why put yourself through pain for someone you didn’t know?”

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone