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fence vs oppose

oppose vs fence

fence is a noun but oppose is not a noun.

fence and oppose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fence Yes No Yes No
oppose No No Yes No
As verbs, oppose is a hyponym of fence; that is, oppose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fence:
  • fence: have an argument about something
  • oppose: be against; express opposition to
Other hyponyms of fence include stickle, spar, bicker, brabble, niggle, pettifog, quibble, squabble, altercate, argufy, dispute, quarrel, scrap.
fence (noun) oppose (noun)
a barrier that serves to enclose an area
a dealer in stolen property
fence (verb) oppose (verb)
have an argument about something be resistant to
surround with a wall in order to fortify be against; express opposition to
fight with fencing swords set into opposition or rivalry
enclose with a fence fight against or resist strongly
receive stolen goods act against or in opposition to
contrast with equal weight or force
Difference between fence and oppose

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