Oppose

/əˈpəʊz/ · verb

Meaning

To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against..

Definitions by Sense

1. To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
2. To object to.
3. To present or set up in opposition; to pose.
4. To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

Example Sentences

to oppose the king in battle

to oppose a bill in Congress

There is still time to oppose this plan.

I am […] too weak / To oppose your cunning.

Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans.

They are opposed to any form of hierarchy.

, Book I I may […] oppose my single opinion to his.

[T]hree walls had been left standing, with large intervals between each; and they would certainly oppose a most formidable interruption to an invader.

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