oppose

1. n. To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit. Source: opted

2. n. To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically. Source: opted

3. n. 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. Source: opted

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

5. v. i. To be set opposite. Source: opted

6. v. i. To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or to; as, a servant opposed against the act. Source: opted

7. v. i. To make objection or opposition in controversy. Source: opted

8. v. be against; express opposition to Source: wordnet

9. v. fight against or resist strongly Source: wordnet

10. v. contrast with equal weight or force Source: wordnet

11. v. set into opposition or rivalry Source: wordnet

12. v. act against or in opposition to Source: wordnet

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