opposed

UK: əˈpəʊzd | US: əˈpoʊzd

Definition

  1. adj. 1. in conflict or disagreement with something; acting against.

  2. vt. 2. (past tense of oppose) to resist or argue against something.

Structure
op <against>pos <place>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word opposed originates from Latin opponere (to place against), combining ob- (against) and ponere (to place). Over time, ob- simplified to op- in English, while pos retained its core meaning of "placing." The suffix -ed marks it as a past participle. The logical progression reflects resistance by "placing oneself against" something.

Examples

  1. She was strongly opposed to the new policy.

  2. The two leaders opposed each other in the debate.

  3. His views are diametrically opposed to mine.

  4. The bill was opposed by several senators.

  5. They stood opposed on nearly every issue.