Oppose and Propose

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Oppose verb - To refuse to give in to.

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Propose is an antonym for oppose.

Nearby Words: opposition, opposing

Propose verb - To set before the mind for consideration.

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Oppose is an antonym for propose in topics: intend, suggest, ask for hand in marriage.

alliance	oppose alliance	propose alliance
marriage	oppose marriage	propose marriage
idea	oppose idea	propose idea
arrangement	oppose arrangement	propose arrangement
Other words: time, trade, plan, independence, policy, plans, policies, attempts.

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