The difference between Fly in the face of and Oppose

When used as verbs, fly in the face of means to act in a manner highly contrary to, whereas oppose means to attempt to stop the progression of.

check bellow for the other definitions of Fly in the face of and Oppose

  1. Fly in the face of as a verb (idiomatic):

    To act in a manner highly contrary to; to counteract or contradict.

    Examples:

    "The new design is very edgy and certainly flies in the face of tradition."

  1. Oppose as a verb:

    To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand.

    Examples:

    "to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress"

    "There is still time to oppose this plan."

  2. Oppose as a verb:

    To object to.

    Examples:

    "Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans."

  3. Oppose as a verb:

    To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

    Examples:

    "They are opposed to any form of hierarchy."

  4. Oppose as a verb:

    To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

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