oppose
UK /əˈpəʊz/ US /əˈpoʊz/
verb 4
Definitions
verb
1
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
to oppose the king in battle
to oppose a bill in Congress
2
To object to.
Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.
3
To present or set up in opposition; to pose.
They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.
, Book I I may […] oppose my single opinion to his.
4
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.
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