meaning of oppose
1. To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
2. To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically.
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.
5. To be set opposite.
6. To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act.
7. To make objection or opposition in controversy.
8. be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on
">abortion"
Related Words
oppose | opposed | opposeless | opposer |
