1. Verb
To assert the contrary of; to oppose in words; to take issue with; to gainsay; to deny the truth of, as of a statement or a speaker; to impugn.
2. Verb
To be contrary to; to oppose; to resist.
3. Verb
To oppose in words; to gainsay; to deny, or assert the contrary of, something.
4. Verb
prove negative; show to be false
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
5. Verb
be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
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