Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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oppose | No | No | Yes | No |
defend | No | No | Yes | No |
oppose (verb) | defend (verb) |
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be resistant to | argue or speak in defense of |
be against; express opposition to | state or assert |
set into opposition or rivalry | be on the defensive; act against an attack |
fight against or resist strongly | protect against a challenge or attack |
act against or in opposition to | protect or fight for as a champion |
contrast with equal weight or force | fight against or resist strongly |
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial |