Oppose : synonyms and lexical field

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Looking for words with meaning close to 'oppose': discover synonyms for the word oppose, such as contradict or controvert.

The lexical field offers related words, which refer to the same idea, the same concept as oppose. It is common for a word to have several meanings. In this case, the context of the word helps to determine its correct meaning.
Example of words in the same lexical field as "": contradict and controvert.


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Synonyms for oppose sorted by degree of synonymy

List of synonyms for oppose Degree of synonymy of oppose Frequency in the language
contradict
   30050 1.35  
controvert
   30047  
fight
   30025 201.08  
counterbalance
   30018 0.22  
react
   30011 7.55  
defend
   30011 18.80  
pit
   29868 13.22  
match
   29843 49.43  
opposition
   20051 3.04  
contravene
   20049 0.02  
counteract
   20048 0.47  
resist
   20048 12.88  
resistance
   20047 8.45  
objection
   20047 21.73  
contest
   20047 18.78  
deny
   20046 21.39  
deter
   20045 0.39  
veto
   20045 0.90  

Lexical field of "oppose"

contradict
controvert
fight back
fight down
fight
counterbalance
react
defend
pit
match
opposition
contravene
counteract
resist
resistance
objection
contest
deny
deter
veto
denounce
reject
disagree
preclude
defy
prevent
challenge
refuse
counter
disapprove
thwart
hinder
confront
withstand
conflict
dismiss
obstruct
frustrate
combating
protest
namely
stand
rebound
counterpose
combat
object
anti
ellen
antagonise
block