Index of English words, starting with "op"

(1) - Oppositeness (n.) The quality or state of being opposite.

(1) - Opposition (n.) The relation between two propositions when, having the same subject and predicate, they differ in quantity, or in quality, or in both; or between two propositions which have the same matter but a different form.
(2) - Opposition (n.) The situation of a heavenly body with respect to another when in the part of the heavens directly opposite to it; especially, the position of a planet or satellite when its longitude differs from that of the sun 180¡; -- signified by the symbol /; as, / / /, opposition of Jupiter to the sun.
(3) - Opposition (n.) That which opposes; an obstacle; specifically, the aggregate of persons or things opposing; hence, in politics and parliamentary practice, the party opposed to the party in power.
(4) - Opposition (n.) Repugnance; contrariety of sentiment, interest, or purpose; antipathy.
(5) - Opposition (n.) The state of being placed over against; situation so as to front something else.
(6) - Opposition (n.) The act of opposing; an attempt to check, restrain, or defeat; resistance.

(1) - Oppositionist (n.) One who belongs to the opposition party.

(1) - Oppress (v. t.) To produce a sensation of weight in (some part of the body); as, my lungs are oppressed by the damp air; excess of food oppresses the stomach.
(2) - Oppress (v. t.) To put down; to crush out; to suppress.
(3) - Oppress (v. t.) To ravish; to violate.
(4) - Oppress (v. t.) To impose excessive burdens upon; to overload; hence, to treat with unjust rigor or with cruelty.