oppose Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb be against; express opposition to
- We oppose the ban on abortion
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verb fight against or resist strongly
defend; fight down; fight back; fight.
- The senator said he would oppose the bill
- Don't fight it!
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verb contrast with equal weight or force
counterbalance.
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verb set into opposition or rivalry
play off; pit; match.
- let them match their best athletes against ours
- pit a chess player against the Russian champion
- He plays his two children off against each other
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verb act against or in opposition to
react.
- She reacts negatively to everything I say
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verb be resistant to
contradict; controvert.
- The board opposed his motion
WordNet
Op*pose" transitive verb
Etymology
F.Wordforms
Definitions
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To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit. Her grace sat down . . . In a rich chair of state; opposing freely The beauty of her person to the people. Shak.
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To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically. I may . . . oppose my single opinion to his. Locke.
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To resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand; as, to oppose the king in battle; tooppose a bill in Congress. -
To compete with; to strive against; as, to .oppose a rival for a prizeI am . . . too weak To oppose your cunning. Shak.
Syn. -- To combat; withstand; contradict; deny; gainsay; oppugn; contravene; check; obstruct.
Op*pose" intransitive verb
Definitions
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To be set opposite. Shak. -
To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; Obs. Shak.as, a servant .opposed against the act -
To make objection or opposition in controversy.