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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