stand opposed

Frequency: 4.51.5 per million words

To be in direct or formal opposition, usually regarding ideas or values.

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  • Their ideologies stand opposed on nearly every political issue.
  • The two theories stand diametrically opposed in their fundamental assumptions.
  • His modern approach stood opposed to the traditional methods of his predecessors.
  • The concepts of absolute freedom and strict control often stand opposed.
  • Although from the same party, their views on economic policy stand opposed.
  • The prosecutor's arguments stood opposed to those presented by the defense.
  • Light and darkness have always stood opposed as symbolic representations.
  • These two philosophical schools stand opposed regarding the nature of reality.
  • Her progressive ideas stand opposed to the conservative values of the community.
  • The company's original mission stands opposed to its current profit-driven goals.