Crossword clue
Oppose crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Oppose”, from 4–10 letters. The most likely answer is RESIST.
All answers for “Oppose”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| DEFY | 4 | Openly resist |
| BUCK | 4 | Resist or oppose, informal |
| FACE | 4 | Confront |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| FIGHT | 5 | Struggle against |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| RESIST Best match | 6 | Withstand or fight against |
| COMBAT | 6 | Take action against |
| OBJECT | 6 | Express disapproval |
| THWART | 6 | Prevent from succeeding |
| BATTLE | 6 | Fight against |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| COUNTER | 7 | Speak or act against |
| CONTEST | 7 | Challenge or dispute |
| DISPUTE | 7 | Argue against |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| CONFRONT | 8 | Face in hostility |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| CHALLENGE | 9 | Dispute the truth of |
| WITHSTAND | 9 | Remain undamaged by |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| CONTRADICT | 10 | Deny the truth of |
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What does “Oppose” mean?
Oppose means to disapprove of and resist or argue against something. It also means to compete against someone, or to set things in contrast.
Solving tip
Short answers include BUCK, DEFY and FIGHT; RESIST and COUNTER are mid-length. Beware the common prefix ANTI, which answers "Opposed to" rather than "Oppose".
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Oppose"?
The most likely answer is RESIST (6 letters) — Withstand or fight against. Other common answers are DEFY (4), FIGHT (5), COUNTER (7), CONTEST (7).
How many letters are in the answer to "Oppose"?
Answers to "Oppose" range from 4–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.