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oppose vs fight

fight vs oppose

oppose is not a noun while fight is a noun.

oppose and fight both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oppose No No Yes No
fight Yes No Yes No
As verbs, oppose and fight are synonyms defined as:
  • oppose and fight: fight against or resist strongly
Other synonyms of oppose include defend, fight back, fight down.
As verbs, fight is a hypernym of oppose; that is, fight is a word with a broader meaning than oppose:
  • oppose: fight against or resist strongly
  • fight: be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
Other hypernyms of oppose include contend, struggle.
oppose (noun) fight (noun)
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
a boxing or wrestling match
an aggressive willingness to compete
an intense verbal dispute
oppose (verb) fight (verb)
be resistant to be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
be against; express opposition to fight against or resist strongly
set into opposition or rivalry make a strenuous or labored effort
fight against or resist strongly exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
act against or in opposition to
contrast with equal weight or force
Difference between oppose and fight

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