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Oppose Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Oppose? [v] be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion" [v] be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion." [v] set into opposition or rivalry; "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" [v] fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!" [v] act against or in opposition to; "She reacts negatively to everything I say" [v] place in opposition: can also be used in an abstract sense; "Oppose thy steadfast gazing eyes to mine"- Shakespeare Synonyms \| Synonyms for Oppose: contradict \| controvert \| counterbalance \| defend \| fight \| fight back \| fight down \| match \| pit \| play off \| react \| turn the scales Related Terms \| Find terms related to Oppose: abjure \| agree to differ \| agree to disagree \| analogize \| antagonize \| array \| arrest \| assert the contrary \| assimilate \| attack \| balance \| ban \| bar \| be antipathetic \| be at cross-purposes \| be at variance \| be in dissent \| be inimical \| be opposed to \| beat against \| beg to differ \| belie \| blackball \| block \| bottle up \| bring into analogy \| bring into comparison \| buck \| bump heads \| categorically reject \| challenge \| check \| clash \| collide \| combat \| compare \| compare and contrast \| compare with \| complain \| complain loudly \| conflict \| conflict with \| confront \| confute \| contend \| contend against \| contend with \| contest \| contradict \| contrapose \| contraposit \| contrast \| contrast with \| contravene \| controvert \| counter \| counteract \| counterattack \| counterbalance \| countercheck \| counterpoise \| counterpose \| countervail \| counterwork \| cross \| curb \| dam up \| damp \| dampen \| defy \| delay \| deny \| detain \| differ \| disaffirm \| disagree \| disagree with \| disallow \| disapprove \| disapprove of \| disavow \| disclaim \| discord with \| disfavor \| disown \| disprove \| dispute \| dissent \| dissent from \| divide on \| draw a comparison \| draw a parallel \| drop out \| duel \| exclude \| face \| face down \| face out \| face up to \| fight \| foil \| forswear \| front \| frown at \| frown down \| frown upon \| frustrate \| gainsay \| go against \| go counter to \| grapple with \| grimace at \| hinder \| hold back \| hold in check \| hold up \| impede \| impugn \| inhibit \| intercept \| interfere \| interfere with \| intermeddle \| interrupt \| intervene \| join issue upon \| join the opposition \| juxtapose in opposition \| keep back \| keep in check \| kick against \| lie opposite \| liken \| liken to \| lock horns \| look askance at \| look black upon \| make a stand \| match \| measure against \| meddle \| meet head-on \| metaphorize \| militate against \| not abide \| not accept \| not admit \| not agree \| not approve \| not go for \| not hear of \| not hold with \| nullify \| object \| object to \| obstruct \| obviate \| offer resistance \| offset \| oppugn \| ostracize \| parallel \| pit \| pit against \| place against \| play at cross-purposes \| polarize \| pose against \| preclude \| prevent \| protest \| put in opposition \| recalcitrate \| recant \| refuse to admit \| refute \| reject \| relate \| reluct \| remonstrate \| renounce \| repel \| repress \| repudiate \| resist \| restrain \| restrict \| retard \| retract \| revoke \| revolt \| run a comparison \| run against \| run counter to \| say no to \| scotch \| secede \| set against \| set back \| set in contrast \| set in opposition \| set off \| set off against \| set over against \| show fight \| similize \| slacken \| slow \| snub \| stand \| stand at bay \| stand opposed \| stand opposite \| stand up against \| stand up to \| stop \| strive against \| subtend \| suppress \| swim upstream \| take back \| take exception \| take exception to \| take issue \| take issue with \| think ill of \| think little of \| thumb down \| thwart \| traverse \| vie \| view together \| view with disfavor \| vote against \| weigh \| weigh against \| withdraw \| withhold assent \| withstand \| work against See Also \| act \| act on \| argue \| backfire \| backlash \| blackball \| buck \| confront \| contend \| contest \| contrast \| counterpoint \| counterpoise \| counterpose \| counterweight \| debate \| dissent \| drive back \| face \| fence \| fend \| fight off \| follow up on \| go against \| hold out \| move \| negative \| protest \| pursue \| rebuff \| rebut \| recalcitrate \| refute \| repel \| repugn \| repulse \| resist \| resist \| stand \| stand firm \| struggle \| veto \| withstand Oppose In Webster's Dictionary \Oppose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Opposed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Opposing}.] [F. opposer. See {Ob-}, {Pose}, and cf.2d {Appose}, {Puzzle}, n. Cf.L. opponere, oppositum.] 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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; to oppose a bill in Congress. 4. To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival for a prize. I am . . . too weak To oppose your cunning. --Shak. Syn: To combat; withstand; contradict; deny; gainsay; oppugn; contravene; check; obstruct. \Oppose"\, v. i. 1. To be set opposite. --Shak. 2. To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act. [Obs.] --Shak. 3. To make objection or opposition in controversy.

Oppose Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Oppose?

[v] be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion"
[v] be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion."
[v] set into opposition or rivalry; "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"
[v] fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"
[v] act against or in opposition to; "She reacts negatively to everything I say"
[v] place in opposition: can also be used in an abstract sense; "Oppose thy steadfast gazing eyes to mine"- Shakespeare

Oppose In Webster's Dictionary

\Op*pose"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Opposed}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Opposing}.] [F. opposer. See {Ob-}, {Pose}, and cf.2d
{Appose}, {Puzzle}, n. Cf.L. opponere, oppositum.]
1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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; to
   oppose a bill in Congress.

4. To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival
   for a prize.

         I am . . . too weak To oppose your cunning. --Shak.

Syn: To combat; withstand; contradict; deny; gainsay; oppugn;
     contravene; check; obstruct.


\Op*pose"\, v. i.
1. To be set opposite. --Shak.

2. To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to;
   as, a servant opposed against the act. [Obs.] --Shak.

3. To make objection or opposition in controversy.

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