oppose vs contrast

contrast vs oppose

oppose is not a noun while contrast is a noun.

oppose and contrast both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
oppose	No	No	Yes	No
contrast	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, contrast is a hypernym of oppose; that is, contrast is a word with a broader meaning than oppose:

oppose: contrast with equal weight or force
contrast: to show differences when compared; be different

Other hypernyms of oppose include counterpoint.

oppose (noun)	contrast (noun)
	the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
	the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)
	the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
	a conceptual separation or distinction
	the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

oppose (verb)	contrast (verb)
be resistant to	put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
be against; express opposition to	to show differences when compared; be different
set into opposition or rivalry
fight against or resist strongly
act against or in opposition to
contrast with equal weight or force

Difference between oppose and contrast

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