OPPOSE

oppose. oppose, set againe

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oppose. Oppose, v. to act against, withstand, object

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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. 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. 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. 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. 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.