The difference between Oppose and Stand up to

When used as verbs, oppose means to attempt to stop the progression of, whereas stand up to means to object to or interfere with the actions of (someone seen as bullying, pushy, or controlling).

check bellow for the other definitions of Oppose and Stand up to

  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.

  1. Stand up to as a verb (transitive):

    To object to or interfere with the actions of (someone seen as bullying, pushy, or controlling).

    Examples:

    "If anyone stood up to him, I bet he'd back down."

  2. Stand up to as a verb (transitive):

    To withstand, to weather, to survive in spite of.

    Examples:

    "The paint looks good, but I don't know if it will stand up to years of weather."

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