Oppose

verb

/əˈpəʊz/

Word Frequency: 6.7

Definitions

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

"There is still time to oppose this plan."

2.verbTo object to.

"Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans."

3.verbTo present or set up in opposition; to pose.

"They are opposed to any form of hierarchy."

4.verbTo place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

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