What is the opposite of “espoused”?

What is the antonym of “espoused”?

The antonyms of espoused are oppose and reject. The antonyms oppose and reject convey a negative or conflicting stance towards an idea, belief, or cause. They imply a lack of support or agreement.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

oppose

To resist or go against something; to express disagreement or disapproval.

Example

The workers decided to oppose the new company policy by going on strike.

reject

To refuse to accept or consider something; to dismiss or discard an idea or proposal.

Example

The committee decided to reject the proposal due to its lack of feasibility.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Oppose implies active resistance or disagreement towards an idea or proposal.
• 2. Reject implies a more passive refusal or dismissal of an idea or proposal.

Good things to know

• 1. Debate: Use oppose and espouse to express opposing views in a debate or discussion.
• 2. Decision-making: Use reject to indicate a decision not to accept or consider an idea or proposal.
• 3. Persuasion: Use espouse to express support for an idea or cause and convince others to join.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of espoused are oppose and reject. Use oppose to express active resistance or disagreement towards an idea or proposal, and reject to indicate a decision not to accept or consider it. Use espouse to express support for an idea or cause and convince others to join.